Dhaka: Nepal secured an astounding 7-0 victory against Sri Lanka in a match of the ongoing SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship held today at the Basundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This match marked yet another dominant performance by the Nepalese team in the tournament.
According to National News Agency Nepal, this victory mirrors an earlier triumph where Nepal defeated Sri Lanka with the same margin of 7-0 in their first encounter. With today’s win, Nepal has accumulated 9 points in the tournament, while Sri Lanka remains without any points after four matches.
Nepal’s offensive lineup was led by Kusum Khatiwada and Samikshya Magar, who both scored two goals each. Purnima Rai, Birsana Chaudhary, and Sarita Nath also contributed to the team’s impressive tally by scoring one goal each. Looking ahead, Nepal is scheduled to face Bhutan on Saturday, aiming to continue their winning streak in the championship.