Nepal U20 national team overpowered clueless Maldives U20 4-0 in the opening match of SAFF U20 championship played at Kalinga stadium, Bhubaneswor on Monday.

Dipesh Gurung (42'), Sugam Suwal (57'), Kritish Ratna (61' P) and Managya Nakarmi (90+4) scored apiece for Nepal.

Junior gorkhalis will now take on Sri Lanka in their second match of the group on July 27.

Five SAARC nations are competing in the event. Top two teams from round robin matches will play the final match.





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