NRT make winning start in Red Bull ANFA Women's Championship

New Road Team (NRT) started their campaign in the Red Bull ANFA Women’s Championship with a 2–0 win over Gaighat FC in the opening match played on Friday at Tharuhat Stadium.

Pratikshya Thakuri put New Road Team ahead in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the 45+2 minute to give her side the lead before the break. Sushila KC doubled the advantage in the 79th minute to seal the victory for NRT.

The tournament was officially inaugurated by Purushottam Kattel, General Secretary of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), prior to the start of the match.

Ten teams are taking part in the knockout women's championship in Udaypur.