This match is the last match in group stage for nepal and pakistan.Nepal has 4 points in the table and are
on the top of the table so Nepal needs to manage at least a draw match to get through to the semis whereas
Pakistan has only 2 points so it will be a do or die condition,they must win this match in order to be in semis.
Pakistan have seen two back-to-back draws against Maldives and Bangladesh and have silenced their critics who had branded them the beating boys in the group. Under new coach Zavisa Milosavljevic, Pakistan have been impressive in the tournament so far, the only moot point being their profligacy in front of goal.
Nepal have looked an impressive side under Graham Roberts playing some slick football. Star striker Jumanu Rai who impressed against Bangladesh, coming on as a substitute in the win against Maldives, had suffered an injury. However he is expected to start against Pakistan. Bijoy Garung, their influential Number 7 has been in top form having orchestrated many a attacking move. He will have to be at his best to tear down the stubborn Pakistani defense.
some intresting facts:
Nepal are ranked 143, and are the second highest ranked team in the competition behind Bangladesh (142).
on the top of the table so Nepal needs to manage at least a draw match to get through to the semis whereas
Pakistan has only 2 points so it will be a do or die condition,they must win this match in order to be in semis.
Pakistan have seen two back-to-back draws against Maldives and Bangladesh and have silenced their critics who had branded them the beating boys in the group. Under new coach Zavisa Milosavljevic, Pakistan have been impressive in the tournament so far, the only moot point being their profligacy in front of goal.
Nepal have looked an impressive side under Graham Roberts playing some slick football. Star striker Jumanu Rai who impressed against Bangladesh, coming on as a substitute in the win against Maldives, had suffered an injury. However he is expected to start against Pakistan. Bijoy Garung, their influential Number 7 has been in top form having orchestrated many a attacking move. He will have to be at his best to tear down the stubborn Pakistani defense.
some intresting facts:
Nepal are ranked 143, and are the second highest ranked team in the competition behind Bangladesh (142).
- Graham Roberts had previously coached Pakistan before taking over as coach of Nepal.
- Nepal have played Pakistan 11 times, winning 5 and losing 4.
- Graham Roberts, the most high profile coach in the tournament also had a distinguished playing career, having played for Tottenham, Rangers and Chelsea.
- Pakistan are yet to score in the 2011 SAFF
Championships.
- Nepal games attract the maximum number of fans to the stadium in this edition of the competition.
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