Nepal has taken an early lead against Kyrgyzstan in the International Women's Championship underway on the home ground.
The first half of the game at Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwar ended with Nepal leading 1-0.
In the 10th minute of the game, Bimala Chaudhary gave Nepal an early lead with a header goal off a cross from Sabita Rana Magar.
Earlier, in the sixth minute, Rekha Poudel's shot was punched by Kyrgyzstan's goalkeeper. In the rebound, Sabita Rana Magar's attempt went wide from near the first bar.
In the 21st minute, Sabita's cross was shot by Rashmi Kumari Ghising wide from near the first bar.
In the 27th minute, Priti Rai's shot was saved by Kyrgyzstan's goalkeeper. In the 30th minute, Rekha Paudel's powerful shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the injury time of the first half, Rashmi Kumari Ghising's shot hit the crossbar and went out. Rekha Paudel took control of the ball and shot at the post but the defender cleared it.
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