A confident Nepal ready to tackle Afghanistan in semifinals

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With a comprehensive 2-1 win over defending champions India in a highly anticipated game, Nepal excelled against the opponent team throughout the both halves.  Two thumping goals in the second half sealed the semifinal berth for Nepal as the winner from Group A. First Anil Gurung kicked in a rebounded header to make the score 1-0 and few minutes later, Jumanu Rai grabbed a long pass to score a wonderful left footed goal. Lagging behind by two goals, India did score in the dying minutes of the game but it was already too late for any comeback. Nevertheless, they also qualified for semifinals courtesy of better head to head score against Pakistan.

Nepal’s impressive performance in the group matches has not only boosted the team confidence but also solidified its bid to win the title. With remaining Group B games concluded today, the semifinal berths have been decided. Now Nepal will face Group B runner-up Afghanistan in the first semifinal on September 8^th. And Group B winner Maldives will face India in the second semifinal on September 9^th. The winners of both games will play the final on September 11^th. All the games will be held at Dashrath Rangshala Stadium under lights.

Fans all around Nepal have been elated by Nepal’s commanding run in the championship so far. Let us all raise our voices even louder this Sunday and cheer for Nepal to make it into the finals. Because when our players win for our country, our heart cries out with joy. Cheers to the players, and cheers to the fans for their awesome support!

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