At Dasharath Stadium, Nepal and Laos battled to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash.

Despite conceding first half goal in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 10,000 supporters, Nepal displayed remarkable resilience and determination, leveling the score in the 49th minute courtesy of Anjan Bista, who also clinched the title of Nepal's highest active goal scorer.

As the match progressed, Nepal intensified their efforts in the second half, pressing hard for a winning goal.

However, despite their relentless pursuit, they ultimately settled for a hard-fought draw.

With their eyes now set on the next leg of the qualifiers, Nepal will embark on a crucial away match against Laos scheduled for October 17.