Football>SAFF Championship

Nepal

06-27 18:00

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Match Info

Nepal edged past Pakistan 1-0 in a tightly contested SAFF Championship group stage encounter on June 27th, 2023, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The narrow victory was vital for Nepal's hopes of advancing in the tournament, providing them with three crucial points. The match's defining moment came in the second half when Nepal's attacking pressure finally told, with a well-worked move resulting in the game's only goal. Pakistan defended resolutely for large periods but struggled to create clear-cut chances of their own. Nepal's goalkeeper was called into action to make a couple of important saves to preserve the clean sheet. The result left Nepal in a strong position in the group standings, while Pakistan faced an early exit after suffering a defeat in their opening match. Post-match, the Nepal manager praised his team's patience and determination, while the Pakistan coach lamented his side's lack of cutting edge in the final third. The starting XI for Nepal relied on the experience of their captain in midfield, while Pakistan looked to their wingers for creativity.