Nepal thrash Lanka 4-0 to enter SAFF championship finals

On the contrary, Sri Lanka failed to mount substantial pressure against Nepal and left the pitch goalless.

Nepali side shone in their offensive prowess as the match entered final 20 minutes with Anita Basnet's goal at 73rd minute giving Nepal a 2-0 lead. Likewise,  Sabitri Bhandari and Rekha Paudel scored one each in the dying embers of the match to seal the deal.

The Nepali women's' team is yet to bring home their first SAFF trophy. And after handing over a bitter defeat to the Lankan side, the Nepali side have inched closer to glory.

Meanwhile, in another semi-final, Bangladesh went down 0-4 against India.

Nepal will now clash with India in the finals of the championship on March 22.