KATHMANDU: Nepal have advanced into the final of the Hero Women's Gold Cup after Myanmar defeated the hosts, India 2-0 in the crucial encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar today.

Nepal will take on the undefeated Myanmar team in the title showdown on Friday at the same stadium. Earlier, Nepal had suffered a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Nepal made it to the final by beating Iran 3-0 and the host 2-1 whereas Myanmar beat India and Iran with a same 2-0 scoreline before qualifying to the final of the competition.

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Nepali striker Sabitra Bhandari tries to shoot past Iranian player during Hero Women's Gold Cup tournament in India. Courtesy: ANFA