Nadezha Cup: Nepal defeats Tajikistan, enters finals

Nepal defeated Tajikistan 1-0 in the ongoing Nadehda Cup 2019 to enter the finals of the tournament.

Nepal were clearly the better side as the team created chances but failed to break Tajik’s defense.

Sabitra Bhandari scored a header goal for Nepal in the 89th minute to give Nepal a lead.

Nepal will now face Uzbekistan in the finals of the tournament on September 12, 2019.

Nepal are taking this tournament as part of the preparations for the South Asian Games (SAG) that is happening this year in Nepal.