A 35-member team of Paro FC arrived in Nepal on Saturday for the preliminary selection of the AFC Cup. The team was welcomed by officials from Machhindra Football Club, who they will face in the AFC Cup Preliminary Qualifier on Tuesday at the Dasharath Stadium.

The Paro team is a mix of experienced players and young talent. They are led by captain Tshering Dorji, who has over 100 caps for the Bhutan national team. 

Machhindra FC is also preparing for the match. They have been training under head coach Kishore KC and have added eight new players to their squad, including Ashish Chaudhary, Ayush Ghalan, Eric Bist, Laken Limbu, Mesouke Olomou, Sanish Shrestha, Rejin Subba, Rohit Subba.

The match between Paro FC and Machhindra FC will surely be close. Both teams are evenly matched and will be looking to win to advance to the next round of the AFC Cup.

Here are some additional details about the match:

• Date: Tuesday, August 8
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Venue: Dasharath Stadium, Kathmandu
• Tickets: Available online and at the stadium