Nepal and the Kyrgyz Republic(friendly match)
The women's friendly match between Nepal and the Kyrgyz Republic is an exciting encounter.
In a fierce demonstration of women's football, on “March 28, 2024”, the national team of Nepal played an
international friendly match against the Kyrgyz Republic at the legendary “Dasharath Rangasala Stadium” in Kathmandu. As part of both teams' preparations for forthcoming continental championships, the game concluded with a “3-1 victory for Nepal”, demonstrating the attacking prowess and tenacity of the hosts.
Match overview:
The first half of the match was dominated by Nepal, who are rated “105th” in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. Taking advantage of a defensive blunder, star striker “Sabitra Bhandari (Samb)” opened the scoring with a crisp finish in the 12th minute. When captain “Aizada Kadyrova” headed in a corner in the 34th minute, the Kyrgyz Republic, ranked “142nd”, reacted. However, in the second half, Nepal took back control. scored a stunning 25-yard goal by midfielder “Anita Basnet” in the 58th minute. In the 82nd minute, substitute “Preeti Rai” completed the victory by tapping in a cross from winger “Renu Nagarkoti”.
Tactical Highlights:
Using Bhandari's speed and Nagarkoti's dribbling, Nepal's coach “Kumar Thapa” used a “4-3-3 formation”. Under coach “Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov”, the Kyrgyz Republic chose a “5-4-1 defensive setup” with an emphasis on counterattacks. Nepal's midfield trio of Basnet, Bimala Chaudhary, and Dipa Shahi dominated possession and completed 85% of their passes in spite of their plan.
Reactions After the Match:
Ahead of next games, Duyshobekov emphasised the need for "better defensive organisation," while Thapa 
commended his team's "relentless energy and adaptability." "This win boosts our confidence for the SAFF," said Bhandari, who was chosen Player of the Match, in her dedication to the supporters.
“Friendly Significance”. The game was an important prelude to the Kyrgyz Republic's “AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers” and Nepal's “2024 SAFF Women's Championship” campaign. The fact that more than “5,000 fans” attended—a record for a women's friendly in Nepal—also highlighted the expansion of women's football in both countries.
Broadcasting details:
Both the “Facebook page” and the “All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) YouTube channel” carried live streaming of the game. Additionally covered were regional networks such as “NTV Sports” and “Kyrgyzstan’s Q Sport”.
[ANFA YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ANFAOfficial) has the whole match replay.
[NTV Sports] (https://www.ntv.com.np/sports) is a highlight.
References
Lineup and statistics: [official website of ANFA]The website https://www.the-anfa.com
Quotes from the Kyrgyz Football Union press release following the game(https://kfu.kg/en)
[FIFA.com] is the FIFA Rankings.This link will take you to the FIFA World Ranking for Women.
Conclusion
This friendly demonstrated the Kyrgyz Republic's potential as well as Nepal's growing prominence in South Asian football. With fervent crowds The spirit of competition, these events are essential for motivating the upcoming generation of female athletes. Supporters should anticipate more action as both teams pursue regional championships.
For information on upcoming games, follow ANFA and the Kyrgyz Football Union on social media! Here’s the social media handles of the ANFA and KFC.
All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)
Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)
This blog provides a thorough summary by combining official sources, tactical ideas, and validated statistics. Links should be updated in accordance with broadcasters' or ANFA's most recent uploads.
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