Nepal Overpowers Northern Mariana Islands

Nepal starts its campaign in the qualifiers with outstanding performance as they win Northern Mariana Islands by huge margin.

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Nepal started attacking game from the very beginning as Bharat Khawas scored in the 4th minute for the host country. Rabin Shrestha and Jagjeet Shrestha combined well to drop the ball in opponent’s box which Shahukhala failed to connect but the ball reached Khawas who headed the ball well enough to provide Nepal first goal of the game.
With an early lead, Nepal continued attacking which got them another goal. Shahukhala who failed to utilize some genuine chance headed well enough which kissed the net despite of Noetzel’s fingertip touch.
Bharat Khawas got second goal on his name and third for Nepal in 40th minute which provided Nepal three goals lead till the end of first half.

Second half started with Nepal’s dominance as they continued similar combination in midfield. Bhola Silwas was near to his goal, had he connected the ball well but Raju Tamang’s penalty conversion gifted Nepal the lead Silwal should have provided couple of minutes back.

Sandip Rai followed the footsteps of his colleagues and he added another goal for Nepal. Khawas got his hat trick in 70th minute after he converted an easy goal in 70th minute.

Nepal dominated the possession and pressed for more goals. Mariana looked helpless as they could hardly get the ball onto their foot. Amar Dangol who replaced Shahukhala in second half came near to his first ever international goal but he could not direct the header well.

The match ended 6-0 as Nepal prepares to meet Bangladesh on its second match.