In an exciting international friendly match, Nepal defeated Bangladesh 4-2 on penalties after the match was tied 0-0 in regulation time. The match was played at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Sipahi Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalpur, Dhaka.
Substitute goalkeeper Anjana Rana Magar was the hero for Nepal, saving two crucial penalties in the shootout. Magar, who replaced regular goalkeeper Anjila Subba in the 75th minute, made two excellent saves to deny Bangladesh from taking the lead.

Nepal took the lead in the shootout through Sabitra Bhandari, but Bangladesh equalized through Shamsunnahar. Heerakumari Bhujel and Deepa Shahi then scored for Nepal to give them a 3-1 lead. Anita KC scored the fourth penalty for Nepal, while Maria Manda missed her penalty for Bangladesh.
The win gives Nepal a 2-0 victory in the two-match friendly series against Bangladesh. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw.
The win is a significant boost for Nepal ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, which will be held in China in September.
Magar’s performance in the penalty shootout was a significant highlight of the match. The 21-year-old goalkeeper showed great composure and reflexes to make the two saves. She is a rising star in Nepali football and will surely be a key player for the team in the coming years.
The win against Bangladesh is a morale-boosting victory for Nepal. It shows that the team is capable of beating strong opponents. Nepal will be looking to build on this performance in the Asian Games.