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In a thrilling match held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in India on Sunday, Nepal secured a spot in the semifinals of the SAFF U-19 Championship by defeating Sri Lanka with a convincing 5-0 scoreline. This victory earned Nepal 3 points in the tournament.
Contributing to Nepal’s win were players such as Sujan Dongol, Dhawal Kunwar, Vijay Khadka, Lachu Thapa, and Suvas Bimal, who all scored goals during the match. India, who also advanced to the semifinals, had previously defeated Sri Lanka with a remarkable 8-0 score in their first game.
Having suffered consecutive defeats in their matches, Sri Lanka has now been eliminated from the competition. The upcoming match between Nepal and India on Tuesday will determine the group winner. In another group match, Bangladesh secured a place in the semifinals by defeating Bhutan 3-0.
Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, representative of Kansai Nepal News: “Nepal’s impressive performance in the SAFF U-19 Championship reflects the dedication and skill of the team. Their victory against Sri Lanka demonstrates their potential to compete at a high level. The upcoming match against India will be crucial, and I am optimistic about Nepal’s chances of success based on their current form.”
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 12, 2025 3:02 am
