SAFF Women's Championship 2026:
Tactical Shift Propels Nepal to 2-0 Victory Over Sri Lanka, Claims Semi-Final Spot
May 31, 2026
Bivek Tamang
KATHMANDU – Nepal’s national women's
football team secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their Group
2 encounter of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026. This crucial win officially
propels Nepal to the top of the group table.
Following a 4-4-2 setup in their previous match against Bhutan,
coach Neupane opted for a tactical shake-up for yesterday's clash. Deploying a dynamic
4-3-3 formation with a revamped starting lineup, the strategic change paid off handsomely
as Nepal completely dominated the pitch, maintaining a massive 70% ball possession and
firing 23 total shots against Sri Lanka's 0.
The breakthrough came deep into first-half stoppage
time when Rashmi Kumari Ghising found the back of the net in the 45+3' minute to break the deadlock.
For her brilliant offensive work rate and game-changing opener, Ghising was rightfully awarded the Player
of the Match.
Nepal doubled their lead in the second half when Renuka Nagarkoti clinical
finish in the 62' minute sealed the 2-0 win. With flawless defensive stability and creative midfield control, Nepal effectively
shut out Sri Lanka to secure three vital points and maximum momentum moving forward in the tournament.
Official Match Statistics (Full Time)
| Match Stats |
Sri Lanka |
Nepal |
| Ball Possession % |
30% |
70% |
| Attempts |
0 |
23 |
| Shots on Target |
0 |
7 |
| Corners |
0 |
7 |
| Fouls Committed |
2 |
3 |
| Offsides |
0 |
2 |
| Yellow Cards |
0 |
0 |
| Red Cards |
0 |
0 |
The final whistle blew at 2-0, securing a crucial three
points for Nepal and securing a semi final spot in SAFF Championship.
Man of the match
Rashmi Kumari Ghising was named Man of the Match
