Tajikistan U23 secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Nepal U23 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifying group match on September 4, 2025. The Central Asian side produced a dominant display to claim a vital three points in their quest for tournament qualification. Tajikistan controlled the tempo from the outset and broke the deadlock in the first half. They added a second before the interval to take a commanding lead. The second half saw more of the same, with two further goals putting the result beyond any doubt. The clean sheet was as important as the goals for Tajikistan, demonstrating defensive solidity. For Nepal, it was a tough outing against superior opposition, but the experience gained in such a competitive environment is invaluable for their development.