In the match with Tajikistan on Thursday, Nepal has lost with 6-0. Tajikistan scored three goals in the first half and three more in the second half.
After the second consecutive defeat in Group B, Nepal's goal of passing the selection stage has come to an end. After the victory over Nepal, Tajikistan is at the top raising the possibility of being selected in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022. Tajikistan is on the top with six points, while Iran in the second. Nepal and Lebanon were defeated in both of the matches in a row.
Earlier, Nepal had been beaten by Iran with 4-0 in the first match on Monday. The group winners and four runners-up from each of the 11 groups will be selected for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asia Cup in Uzbekistan. Nepal will face Lebanon in the final on Sunday.
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