The Under-17 South Asian Football Championship kicked off yesterday at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo with seven nations vying for regional glory.
In the opening clash, Nepal made a strong statement by defeating hosts Sri Lanka 2-0.
The first half ended goalless as both teams struggled to break through tight defenses.
However, Nepal shifted gears after the break, striking twice in the second half to take full control of the match.
With this win, Nepal secured a perfect start to their campaign, while Sri Lanka will now face Bangladesh in their second group-stage fixture as they look to bounce back from the opening setback.
