The Nepal vs Hong Kong international friendly ended in a goalless draw as both teams failed to capitalize on their chances. Played at Hong Kong Stadium, the match saw moments of intensity, but neither side could find a breakthrough.
Hong Kong created more scoring opportunities throughout the match and kept Nepal under pressure. However, their lack of finishing cost them as they couldn’t convert any of their chances into goals.
Nepal were reduced to 10 players in the injury time of the second half after Mani Kumar Lama received his second yellow card and was sent off. Despite the disadvantage, Nepal managed to keep the scoreline level and secure a draw.
Coach Matt Ross also handed a debut to Srijan Raj Gautam during the second half of this Nepal vs Hong Kong fixture, marking a special moment for the young talent.
Looking ahead, Nepal will face Laos on June 19 in the next match of the Asian Cup Qualifiers. In their opening group match, Nepal suffered a 2-0 defeat against Malaysia. With Vietnam also in the group, the upcoming clash will be crucial for Nepal’s qualification hopes.
