Nepal suffered 1-0 defeat at the hands of Malaysian league champions, Johor Darul Tazim FC on Monday in Johor, Malaysia.

The only goal was scored in 3rd minute by Argentine Nicholas Alberto. JDT fielded most of the players from its second team. Only three players from senior team were involved in today's match.

The friendly match played to tune up the team ahead of FIFA world cup round 2 Asian qualifiers that is starting from September 5.

Nepal will open the campaign taking on Kuwait in Kuwait city.

Nepal is grouped with Australia, Jordan, Kuwait & Chinese Taipei.