Nepal’s win, Nawayug Shrestha, Bharat Khawas and Bimal Gharti Magar netted one goal each. Nawayug Shrestha gave Nepal a lead scoring in the first half stoppage time after the Brunei goalie couldn’t handle the shot from Hemanta Gurung. Bharat Khawas doubled the score with a goal scoring a back volley in the 71st minute while Bimal Gharti Magar wrapped a brilliant Nepalese performance from the spot after he was pulled back in the box. Nepal the title and cap an impressive performance throughout the tournament that saw Koji Gyotoku’s side emerge as the champions.Nepal dominated from start to finish in difficult conditions but, while Macau’s defence held firm for the majority of the game, Tam Iao San’s team rarely threatened at the other end of the pitch. Nicholas Torrao and midfielder Pan Chi Hang overcame fitness concerns to start for Macau while Nepal coach Gyotoku named the same starting line-up that saw off Laos in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals. With heavy rain having fallen just before kick-off, the conditions were difficult for both sides but despite the surface water on the pitch Nepal still managed to control the opening exchanges.Bharat Khawas went close to opening the scoring in the 14th minute when he burst down the right before firing a low shot towards the far corner that just slid wide of the post.Fourteen minutes later, the Nepalese went closer still when Anjan Bista smashed his shot from the edge of the area towards goal, only for goalkeeper Ho Man Fai to punch the ball over the bar.
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