SAFF U16 – Host Nepal enters Semifinal in Style

Host Nepal dominates Pakistan as they proceed into the semifinals of the tournament as the group winners.

Nepal took the lead in 13th minute of the game as Sujan Limbu scored in Hemant Thapa Magar’s effort from left flank. Pakistan goalkeeper Junaid could not grab the ball with his slippery gloves as Sujan Limbu utilized the ball to head his team ahead early in the first half.

Pakistan failed to make any serious attempt while Andnan Ashraf’s  free kick in 20th minute was collected by Nepalese keeper Junaid in second attempt. The first half ended in Nepal’s one goal lead.

Bimal Gharti Magar failed to score in open post in second half as he went pass goalkeeper and defender but his final shot went away from the open frame. Recovering his mistake quickly, Bimal Gharti Magar scored on his own with clinical left footed finish after great run.

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Bimal continued his heroics as his 71st minute attack went just off the post but he scored his second goal two minutes later in 73 when Hemant Thapa Magar’s cross was flicked with head by Anjan Bista and Gharti scored to make it three.

With the win, Nepal enters into the semifinals of the tournament as group winners and will face either India or Bangladesh on Saturday.

Similarly Afghanistan ends up 3-1 winning Bhutan to qualify as the group runnerups. Bhutan took the lead early in the game, however concedes three goals later.