KATHMANDU: Nepal have entered into the final of the SAFF U-19 Championship after hammering Afghanistan in the first semi-final match played at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Thursday afternoon.

Anjan Bistan scored two goals to lead Nepal against Afghanistan in the first half of the match.

Bista scored his first goal at 33rd minute and second at 39th minute through penalty.

Sunil Bal scored third goal for Nepal through free kick at 53rd minute.

Afghanistan scored their first goal at 50th minute and second at 72nd minute.

Nepal will play their final match with the winner of the second semi-final match.

India and Bangladesh are locking their horns for the second semi-final match today.