30 October, Kathmandu. Nepal nationwide soccer crew received towards Pakistan after 14 years. Nepal beat Pakistan 1-0 at Dashrath Rangshal on Wednesday with Anjan Bista’s solely aim.
This is the fourth match between Nepal and Pakistan on the Dashrath Stadium since a decade and it’s the first time that Nepal has received. Anjan Bisht scored within the 82nd minute to present Nepal the victory in entrance of round 7,000 spectators.
Earlier within the SAFF Championship held in 2013, Nepal and Pakistan performed a 1-1 draw on the Dashrath Rangshal, and within the two pleasant matches earlier than that, Nepal was defeated by Pakistan at dwelling. Similarly, Nepal has defeated Pakistan for the primary time since 2008.
Nepal defeated Pakistan 4-1 within the SAFF Championship held in Maldives in 2008. Since then, out of 5 matches between Nepal and Pakistan, two have been tied and Nepal misplaced three matches. The final time Nepal was defeated by Pakistan 2-1 within the Sap Championship held in Dhaka in 2018.
After 14 years, Anjan, who scored when Nepal received over Pakistan, has made the variety of objectives for Nepal 11. Anjan, who scored the primary aim for Nepal towards Chinese Taipei in 2019, has been scoring commonly for Nepal recently. He scored a hat-trick within the 3-1 win over Bangladesh at Dasharath Rangshal final October.
Similarly, by profitable towards Pakistan, Nepal has additionally completed the milestone of fiftieth match at Dashrath Rangshal. Nepal performed its first official match at Dasharath Rangshal in 1984 South Asian Games towards Maldives.
From this match, Pravesh Katuwal as coach, Rohit Chand as captain and Awas Lamichhane made their debut for Nepal within the senior crew.
Pravesh Katuwal introduced victory to Nepal as a coach after not with the ability to put on Nepal’s jersey as a participant. Katuwal grew to become emotional together with happiness when he gave victory to Nepal in his teaching debut. ‘Pakistan couldn’t be defeated for a very long time. First win after 14 years. It was the primary alternative for me. I’m very pleased.’ He additionally stated that being the coach of the nationwide crew is a good achievement. “I did not get to play within the nationwide crew regardless of being able,” he stated, “now I bought a coach.” Emotional filling will certainly occur.’
Similarly, Rohit captained Nepal for the primary time within the 76th sport of the sport.
Goalkeeper Anjanal stated that this was doable with everybody’s assist and assist. ‘This shouldn’t be the tip. There continues to be a lot to be accomplished. Thank you to all of the teammates, teaching employees, physio supporters who helped for this.’
Anjan, who is 2 objectives away from equaling the file 13 objectives for Nepal, stated. Hari Khadka and Nirajan Rayamazhi have scored probably the most 13 objectives for Nepal.
Anjan stated that he by no means performed with the intention of breaking information and at all times performed for the crew and victory. He stated that after a pleasant match, feelings are hooked up to each match and within the scenario the place the aim was scored, he opened the jersey and celebrated.
Photos: Vikas Shrestha