PAKISTAN
Jaffar Khan;
Samar, Amjad, Muhammed, Kamran;
Saddam, Rizwan, Adnan, Bashir;
Kalim Khan, Jadeed Khan;
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NEPAL
Limbu;
Rabin,Sandip,Sagar,Rohit,Biraj;
Bharat, Raju, Bijay;
Anil, Ju Manu;
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A draw will be enough for Nepal to progress...but Pakistan need
to win to ensure that the chance of making the semi-final does not depend on
what the other teams do...
Matchday five of SAFF
Championship 2011 sees a do-or-die encounter between Nepal
and Pakistan
for supremacy of Group B as well as qualification into the semi-finals.
Pakistan have seen two
back-to-back draws against Maldives
and Bangladesh
and have silenced their critics who had branded them the beating boys in the
group. Under new coach Zavisa
Milosavljevic, Pakistan
have been impressive in the tournament so far but they are still to face the
tough team.
In order to progress without having to rely on other results of the group, Pakistan needs to win against Nepal. A draw
can also take them through if Bangladesh and Maldives draw in the other Group B
encounter, even if goal difference comes into play with Maldives who will be
tied on points with Pakistan
Adnan Ahmed and Atif Bashir both have been in good form for Pakistan and look
to continue their good work. Jadeed Khan Pathan needs to put to bed the chances
created and Pakistan
will have no reason to look back.
Nepal
have looked the most impressive side of the Group as they have drawn one and
won one of the two matches they have played so far. They sit comfortably atop
the table and a draw will be enough to see them through. Even a loss may allow
them to sneak into the semi-final if Bangladesh
wins based on Head to Head or a stalemate between Bangladesh
and Maldives.
Nepal
have looked an impressive side under Graham Roberts playing some slick
football. Star striker Jumanu Rai who impressed against Bangladesh, coming on as a substitute in the win
against Maldives,
had suffered an injury. However he is expected to start against Pakistan. Biajya
Garung, their influential Number 7 has been in top form having orchestrated
many a attacking move. He will have to be at his best to tear down the stubborn
Pakistani defense.
Pakistan, who have displayed
a strong and physical way of play so far, come against the slick passing Nepal side who
rely on short passes and quick one-twos. With contrasting styles it will make
for an interesting finale to the group B action.
Nepal
has one more advantage over Pakistan
as Roberts had been coaching Pakistan
years ago and he can guide his boys to penetrate the Pakistanis weakness. Nepal in this match has upper hand but they
still lack the perfect striker to penetrate the defense of Pakistan. To watch the live streaming Video Click here:
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Facts
about two Opponents:
- Nepal are ranked 143, and are the second highest ranked team in the
competition behind Bangladesh
(142).
- Graham
Roberts had previously coached Pakistanbefore taking over as coach of Nepal.
- Nepal have played Pakistan 11 times, winning 5 and losing 4.
- Graham
Roberts,
the most high profile coach in the tournament also had a distinguished
playing career, having played for Tottenham, Rangers and Chelsea.
- Pakistan are
yet to score in the 2011 SAFF Championships.
- Nepal games attract the maximum
number of fans to the stadium in this edition of the competition. Last Five Match of both teams:
Pakistan 
Nepal 
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