Nepali women's dream shattered after heartbreaking loss to Uzbekistan

KATHMANDU, July 6: Nepal’s hopes of playing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia were dashed as the national women’s football team fell to Uzbekistan in a dramatic penalty shootout.

In the final Group 'F' match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, Nepal lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout against hosts Uzbekistan, falling short of a chance to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 26 years.