AFC U-22: Nepal playing 'must-win match' against Uzbekistan today

Host Nepal is set to take on Uzbekistan in their third match of the AFC U-22 D Qualifiers at Dasharath Stadium today.

Nepal have defeated Bangladesh 4-1 in their first match of the qualifier but lost against Yemen 1-0 in the second match while Uzbekistan have defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in their first match.

Nepal needs to win today’s match if it wants to be among the two teams from its group to progress to the final round of the tournament.

Uzbekistan is ranked at 66th position in the FIFA ranking while Nepal is ranked at 149th position. nepalnews.com