Dhaka, July 13 – Nepal suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against hosts Bangladesh in a dramatic SAFF U20 Women's Championship encounter on Saturday, conceding the decisive goal deep into stoppage time at Bashundhara Arena, Dhaka.

In a game filled with intensity and emotion, Nepal fought back valiantly after trailing by two goals at halftime. Second-half strikes from Anisha Rai and Meena Deuba brought Nepal level, setting up what looked like a well-earned draw.

However, in the 90+11th minute, Bangladesh’s Trishna Rani capitalized on a lapse in Nepal’s defense to score a stunning late winner, leaving the Nepali side devastated.

The match was the opening game for both sides in the four-nation tournament being held in Dhaka. Each team will play two matches, with the team finishing on top of the standings after two rounds crowned as champions.

Nepal will now look to bounce back when they face Sri Lanka on July 15.

Participating Teams: Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan

Format: Each team plays two round robin matches. The team with the highest points after two rounds will be declared the champions.