KATHMANDU: Nepal has been eliminated from the SAFF Women’s Championship right at the semifinal stage.

Nepal’s journey was cut short in the final four after suffering a 2–1 defeat against defending champions Bangladesh in the match concluded on Wednesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, India.

With this victory, Bangladesh, who arrived in India aiming for a title hat-trick, has advanced to the finals.

Nepal took an early lead in the 23rd minute of the match through a goal by Gita Rana.

Gita comfortably netted the ball coming off a corner kick taken by Deepa Shahi.

However, Nepal’s lead did not last long. In the first minute of injury time in the first half, Ritu Porna Chakma scored directly from a corner kick to find the back of the net.

As the match seemed to be heading toward a draw, Nepal proved unfortunate once again.

In the third minute of injury time in the second half, Mosammat Sagorika secured the victory for Bangladesh with a late goal.

She capitalized on a cross delivered by Shamsunnahar, converting it into a goal amidst a goalmouth scramble.