header banner
SPORTS

Nepal reaches to semi-final thrashing Bangladesh by 2-0 goal

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal has reached to the semi-final of the SAFF Championship 2018. In its third group stage against, Nepal defeated Bangladesh by 2-0 goal.
Photo Courtesy: Twitter of SAFF Championship
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal has reached to the semi-final of the SAFF Championship 2018. In its third group stage against, Nepal defeated Bangladesh by 2-0 goal. In the do-or-die match played at Banga Bandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, Bimal Gharti Magar scored the first goal through free-kick in 33rd minutes of the first half.


Related story

One of the prime suspects involved in murdering Bangladesh MP A...


The host country tried to come back in the second half seeking to equalize the match at least, whereas Nepal was looking for another goal. Finally, Navayug Shrestha hit the net in the 90th minute and took the score to 2-0.


With this win, Nepal has top the scoreboard of the group A with the goal difference and Pakistan stands at second place. Nepal will now face the runner-up of the group B in the semi-final.  

Related Stories
SPORTS

Nepal eyes fourth SAG gold in men's football

SPORTS

Bangladesh reaches SAFF U-18 semifinals after Indi...

SPORTS

Bangladesh reaches semis along with Nepal

SPORTS

Pakistan thrashes Nepal, defending champion India...

SPORTS

Tajikistan scores 1-0 against Nepal in first half

Trending

Top Videos

Bold Preety willing to fight for her musical career

Awareness among people on heart diseases has improved in Nepal’

Print still remains the numbers of one platform

Bringing home a gold medal is on my bucket

What is Nepal's roadmap to sage child rights