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2023-03-28

Nepal to meet Laos in Prime Minister Three Nations Cup final

Nepal will play Laos in the final of Prime Minister Three Nations Cup after playing out a 1-1 draw against Bhutan at Dasharath Stadium on Tuesday.

Dipak Raj Singh Thakuri scored a last-minute equalizer for Nepal after Tenzin Norbu's opener for Bhutan.

Norbu penalized an uninspired Nepal with a brilliant header from a corner in the 19th minute. Nepal though bounced back in the second half and finally found the equalizer through substitute Thakuri in the 90th minute. It was first ever draw between the two sides. Nepal had previously won all the 12 matches against Bhutan.

Nepal's head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese said they dominated the game especially in the second half. "We came back in the last five minutes. We had created clear chances in the second half but could not utilize them," said Annese.

Annese said the team was looking forward to the final against Laos. "It is important that we reached the final against Laos. There were many mispasses against Bhutan but still we put on an improved performance than the first half," said Annese.

Nepal's Captain Kiran Kumar Limbu said the team lacked communication in the first half and improved in the second. "We improved in the second half but were bit unlucky. We now look forward to the final," said Limbu.

Bhutan's Coach Pema was disappointed to not secure the win. "We are sad that we conceded at the last minute after my players lost concentration towards the end. It is really very disappointing for us," said Pema. "We had to win today's match and I had asked my players to give their all which they did. Still this is the first ever draw against Nepal and we are happy for it," he added.

The final between Nepal and Laos will be played at Dasharath Stadium on Friday at 5:30 pm.

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2023-03-27

32 players called up for second round of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

Thirty-two players have been called up for the second round of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung announced his initial squad for the tournament on Monday. The closed camp will begin from April 4.

Nepal have been drawn alongside China, Myanmar and Chinese Taipei in the second round. The second round will be played from June 3-11.

Nepal will qualify for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup if they can finish inside the top two of the group.

Nepal had defeated Palestine and Northern Mariana Island by a similar score of 6-0 in the first round in Palestine to qualify for the second round.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sujata Tamang, Lila Joshi, Sabitri Kisan, Puja Thapa

Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bhulan, Divya Yasmali Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Ganga Rokaya, Kumari Tamang

Midfielders: Tulasa Bohara, Susma GT, Jenifer Rana, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai, Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Rawat, Manisha Sen, Dipa Shahi, Birsana Chaudhary

Forward: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Sandipa Bholan, Senu Pariyar, Barsha Oli

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2023-03-23

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers second round: Nepal drawn in Group B

Nepal have been drawn alongside China, Myanmar and Chinese Taipei in the second round of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

The draw was held by the AFC on Thursday. The second round will be played from June 3-11.

Nepal will qualify for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup if they can finish inside the top two of the group. The 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup will be held in Uzbekistan between 3–16 March 2024.

Nepal had defeated Palestine and Northern Mariana Island by a similar score of 6-0 in the first round in Palestine to qualify for the second round.

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2023-03-22

Nepal defeat Laos in Prime Minister Three Nations Cup opener

Goals from Ananta Tamang and a screamer from Nawayug Shrestha helped Nepal to a 2-0 victory over Laos in the Prime Minister Three Nations Cup football tournament.

Played under the lights at Dasharath Stadium, Nepal took the lead through Tamang in the 30th minute. Tamang flicked a corner from Arik Bista into the net for the lead.

Shrestha doubled Nepal's advantage in the 56th minute. He volleyed a screamer from around 35 yards out for Nepal's second.

Nepal's head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese said there were plenty of areas for improvement despite the win. "Its our first win with many new players and there was less time for us to prepare," said Annese. "All my players gave their full effort but there are few areas we need to improve like counter attacking. But so far we have done well and we go forward for the next game," he added.

Annese gave debuts to Sanish Shrestha, Mani Lama, Dipak Raj Singh Thakuri and Sumit Shrestha in the match. Sanish started the match in the right-back position while Lama, Thakuri and Sumit were sent in during the match.

Laos head coach Hans Michael Weiss congratulated Nepal and coach Annese for the win and said he would take positives from the match going forward. "We wanted at least a draw as we had less time to train. We will make few changes in the game against Bhutan and remain positive," he said.

Weiss said Nepal took the chances that fell to them and hoped to meet again in the final. "They were alert and focused more on counter attacking. We could not utilize our chances but this is a performance after few days of training. We want to reach the finals and meet Nepal again," he said.

Player of the match Ananta Tamang pointed on the need for more coordination among players. "We could not play as expected. We have to coordinate well and improve our game," he said. "We scored two goals but that is not going to be enough. We still have Bhutan to play. We have to work out on maintaining ball possession and out attack. Our forward line could not trouble the opposition goalie much," he said.

Laos will now face Bhutan on Saturday at 6 pm. Bhutan will then face Nepal on March 28 followed by the final on March 31.

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