Nepal U-19 thrashed Sri Lanka 5-0 to book their place in the SAFF U-19 Championship semifinals in Arunachal Pradesh, India. With one match to spare, Nepal U-19 are through alongside India.
🔥 Nepal U-19 attack shines as Sri Lanka crash out
After winning their opening game, Nepal U-19 secured a semifinal spot early. Sri Lanka, who had suffered an 8-0 loss to India, exited the tournament with this second consecutive defeat.
Now both India and Nepal have advanced from Group B. Tuesday’s match between them will decide the group winner.
⚽ Match Highlights – Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia
In the group match held at Golden Jubilee Stadium, Nepal showed complete dominance:
- Sujan Dangol scored in the 4th minute of first-half injury time.
- Dharbendra Kunwar doubled the lead in the 61st minute.
- Subash Bam Thakuri, who was exceptional throughout, made it 3-0 in the 77th.
- Bigyan Khadka added the fourth in the 89th minute.
- Lachhu Thapa sealed the win with a stunning free-kick in injury time.
🧠 Nepal U-19’s attack outclasses Sri Lanka’s weak defense
Nepal U-19 displayed excellent attacking coordination. Sujan, Dharbendra, Subash, and Lachhu combined to overwhelm the opposition. Their passes, movement, and finishing were top-notch.
Sri Lanka’s defense, on the other hand, struggled to clear balls in their box and repeatedly made marking errors. These mistakes led to a heavy defeat.
🏆 What’s Next for Nepal?
Nepal will face India on Tuesday to decide the Group B winner. Both teams have already made it to the final four of the SAFF U-19 Championship.
