Iraq defeats Nepal 4-0

KATHMANDU: Nepal national U-23 footballers suffered huge 4-0 defeated at the hands of Iraq national U-23 in their inaugural match of the Incheon, Asian Games on Sunday at Incheon Stadium, Korea.

Bonyan Bashar Resan, Younus Mahmood Ali Bahjat scored apiece in the big victory of Iraq while Nepal’s main defender Rohit Chand also gifted one goal for Iraq in their opening match of the Incheon campaign.

Bonyan brilliant header put Iraq ahead in the 5th minute of the starting whistle. He scored to utilizing the cross of his mate in the match.

Younus Mahmood doubled tally in the injury time of the first half for the upper level Iraq to taking full advantage off misunderstanding between defenders.

Defender Rohit Chand scored own post as Iraq takes 3-0 lead in the match after defender Chand netted own post while clearing the ball.

Ali Bahjat made score-line 4-0 for Iraq in the dying minute of the match to taking full advantage off very poor defensive off Nepali defenders in the match.

Nepal will meet on Kuwait on their second match of the group stage on Thursday.