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2025-10-27

Sabitra’s double guides Nepal to victory over India

The Nepali women’s football team defeated hosts India 2–1 in the Tri-Nation Football Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

Team captain Sabitra Bhandari scored both goals for Nepal, securing a well-earned victory. She struck in the 2nd minute, capitalizing on a long pass from Bimala BK to give Nepal an early lead.

Sabitra doubled the advantage in the 63rd minute with another composed finish. India pulled one back in the 81st minute through Karishma Sirabhokar, but Nepal held firm for the remainder of the match to claim the win.

With this result, Nepal finished as runners-up in the tournament. Nepal had lost their opening match 3–0 to Iran, while India, who were defeated 2–0 by Iran earlier, ended the competition without any points.

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2025-10-24

Nepal lose to Iran in friendly

Iran were crowned champions of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies after a commanding 3–0 win over Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Having already beaten India 2–0, Iran secured the title with a perfect six points. India and Nepal will play the final fixture on October 27.

After a goalless first half where Nepal defended with discipline and resilience, Iran broke the deadlock just three minutes into the second half. Sara Didar, continuing her scoring form, latched onto a long ball from goalkeeper Raha Yazdani and finished calmly in the 49th minute.

Zahra Ghanbari doubled the lead moments later with a curling free-kick in the 52nd minute, before Shabnam Behesht sealed the win with a stunning left-footed strike from 20 yards in the 57th.

Three goals in eight minutes ended Nepal’s resistance and highlighted Iran’s superiority. At full time, Iran celebrated a well-deserved title and a commanding performance.

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2025-10-14

Nepal lose 1-0 to Vietnam

An early own goal gifted Vietnam a 1-0 win over Nepal in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F match on Tuesday.

The win lifted Vietnam to nine points, three behind leaders Malaysia while Nepal remained anchored at the bottom of the group after losing all four of their matches.

After a 30-minute delay due to adverse weather conditions, Vietnam took the lead five minutes into the tie when under-pressure defender Suman Shrestha turned the ball into his own net.

The hosts, who beat the South Asians 3-1 on Thursday, worked hard to find a second but had to be content with a slim lead going into the break.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik made four changes in the second half to shore up his side’s attacking threat, but they failed to catch fire but it didn't matter in the end as Vietnam took the points to stay in sight of leaders Malaysia.

Nepal next play Malaysia while Vietnam face Laos, with both matches to be contested on November 18.

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2025-10-09

Nepal held off by Vietnam in first round

Vietnam held off a battling Nepal to seal a 3-1 win in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie on Thursday.

Sanish Shrestha cancelled out Nguyen Tien Linh’s opener before Nepal were reduced to 10 men going into the break, with Vietnam sealing the win through second half goals from Pham Xuan Manh and Nguyen Van Vi.

Vietnam dominated proceedings from the onset and their early pressure paid off in the ninth minute when Tien Linh broke the deadlock in the ninth minute.

Nepal, however, showed resilience and clawed their way back when Shrestha struck in  the 17th minute to level the tie.

The momentum shifted in first half stoppage time after Laken Limbu was shown the red card, leaving Nepal with a mountain to climb for the remainder of the contest.

Vietnam used their numerical advantage to good effect when they retook the lead through Xuan Manh in the 67th minute with Van Vi putting the game beyond Nepal’s reach after finding the net five minutes later.

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