Struggling Nepal face big challenge against Philippines
T here is deep frustration on players and fans as the national football team of Nepal prepares to carry on their disastrous campaign forward in the Asian Football Confederation 2019 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kathmandu. A run of defeats and sub par performances has pushed the home side into abyss. Their progress has been hampered and cut short by poor form. They face group leader Phillipines in yet another inconsequential home tie. Since the host has already exited from the competition, the fixture is only of academic interest. Die hard fans are rightfully frustrated, tired and disappointed with the path of the team. In fact, the lacklustre showing has become an ongoing source of frustration for them. As a result. on the eve of the third home game, unsurprisingly,they appear less expectant,unexcited, unenthusiastic and dispirited. I don't blame them. On the other hand, the visitors cannot relax or afford to become lax because there is still plenty at stake