Preeti Rai’s Last-Minute Goal Propels Nepal into WAFF Women’s Championship Final

Nepal’s women’s football team has made history by securing a spot in the final of the WAFF Women’s Championship, thanks to a thrilling last-minute goal from Preeti Rai. In a tense semi-final match against Lebanon, Nepal showed incredible resilience, overcoming a one-goal deficit to emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

The game took place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Lebanon initially took the lead with an unfortunate own goal from Nepal’s Pooja Rana in the 38th minute. However, Nepal refused to be deterred and intensified their efforts in the second half.

In the 76th minute, Sabitra Bhandari, Nepal’s star striker, leveled the score with her ninth goal of the tournament, showcasing her remarkable scoring prowess throughout the championship. But it was Preeti Rai who stole the show with her decisive goal in the dying moments of the match.

With just minutes left on the clock and the game seemingly destined for a draw, Nepal earned a crucial corner kick. In a dramatic turn of events, Preeti Rai seized the opportunity, delivering a powerful shot from outside the penalty box that found the back of the net, securing Nepal’s place in the final.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Nepal, who are making their debut in the WAFF Championship. Their remarkable journey now sees them facing the formidable defending champions, Jordan, in the final showdown.