Nepal commenced their SAFF Futsal Championship campaign on a high note, securing a 2-1 victory against Sri Lanka in their opening match.
In the match held in Thailand, Sri Lanka took an early lead, putting Nepal under pressure. However, Saroj Tamang emerged as the hero for Nepal, netting two crucial goals to complete an impressive comeback.
With this victory, Nepal has earned three points, positioning themselves in second place on the table. The Maldives currently leads the standings, also with three points but holding the top spot due to a superior goal difference. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka remains in fifth place, having secured just one point from their two matches played so far.
