FULL TIME. Philippines beat Nepal 1-0 in a friendly match. Thanks for being with us.

Five minutes of added time.

Awas Lamichane plays debut match for Nepal. Coach fields in Awas Lamichane & Aashish Chaudhary.

Sanish Shrestha is yellow carded for a foul.

Bimal tries volley but not that power in the kick.

Free kick to Nepal. Arik Bista takes the kick, easy defending from Azkal defender.

Coach Vincenzo has already fielded in Bimal Gharti Magar. Can he bring luck to Nepal ?

Not much action from team Nepal. Not that set play, tactical moves, proper counter moves.

20 mins remaining on the clock. Azkals are still leading 1-0.

Sato is fouled. Free kick is awarded to Philippines. Not that clinical one.

Azkals are pressing hard for another goal. Team Nepal is in full defensive mode.

Counter move, good defending by Sanish Shrestha. Here is a corner kick to Azkals. Not utilized properly.

Anjan Bista is fouled. Free kick to Nepal. Arik curves the ball, good header from Ananta, oh ho good save by Phil GK.

30 mins remaining on the clock, Philippines are controlling the ball possession.

Nawayug Shrestha OUT, Dipak Raj Singh Thakuri IN

Philippines are in attacking mode in the second half.

Pressure piles up. Corner kick to Philippines. Kiran tries to punch the ball, but he fails to do so. Ball drops in front of Pujan, he also fails to clear the ball and easy touch on the ball, that's a goal for Azkals. Jarvey Goyoso is the man.

Corner kick to Philippines, nice punch in by GK Kiran. rebounded shot not in the target.

Good move from Philippines but front line seems little blunt, not to finish that chance.

Philippines made three changes in the first half but Nepal starts with the same players in the second half.

Second half starts..

HALF TIME. Philippines 0 Nepal 0.

Two minutes of added time.

Two subs already from Philippines. Nepal haven't subbed any.

Five minutes remaining for a break. 0-0.

Team Nepal is defending. Don't know what they are adopting defensive approach. This is just a friendly match.

That's a long ranger, on target, Nepal GK Kiran makes a good save. Corner kick to Philippines.

Nothing much is happening from both sides. What's your take? Can we see some goals before half time ?

Good chance here for Philippines but GK Kiran jumps well to get the ball on hold. Should Italian coach field fresh legs in the attacking line? What do you suggest ? Philippines 0 Nepal 0.

Some sloppy defending from Nepal. Skipper Kiran is saying sth from the den.

Experienced Rohit Chand is taking care of back line along with Ananta Tamang and two others. Sanish is gaining experience whereas Bimal Pandey is a debutant.

Counter move from Nepal. Good cross is sent from the flank, Ayush fails to find the header.

Sanish Shrestha is fouled. Free kick to Nepal. Good curving kick, Rohit finds the header but ball goes wide.

Philippines currently holding the ball possession. However no dangerous moves so far.

20 mins gone, Philippines 0 Nepal 0.

Nepal is preparing for SAFF championship 2023. This match is a tune up ahead of South Asian gala. Remember, more than 15 national team players recently left country but it is worth mention that team Nepal looks promising.

So far so good for Nepal. They had one clear cut chance in the game.

Good move from Nepal, Ayush Ghalan tries to beat three defenders, Arik Bista gets the ball, oh, tight angle shot, goes inches wide from the pole.

Laken tries to cut through the ball inside Phil box but Nawayug fails to understand the ball.

Free kick to Nepal. Arik takes a kick, Ananta goes for overlapping but fails to hold the ball.

10 mins gone without a single serious attack from both sides. Philippines 0 Nepal 0.

Free kick to Philippines, little wide from the side pole.

Corner kick to Philippines, Kiran punches the ball in, oops, Ayush handles the ball just outside the box.

Rohit plays long to Ayush Ghalan to the left, ball goes out for a throw in. Bimal gives a ball to Nawayug but latter fails to hold the ball properly.

Bimal Pandey looks injured, Needs medical attention.

Free kick to Nepal. Pujan takes the kick, Ananta Tamang header goes staright to the hands of goalie.

Nepal have never beaten Philippines in an official matches. Can Nepal register first official win today ?

Nepal are in red shirt while Azkals are in grey.

Peeeep !

National anthems are done. team pics are done. Are you ready for the excitement.

Both teams are entering the field. Wow, Nepal vs Philippines happening after six years.

We are 10 mins to go for the kick off. Both teams are under tunnel, ready to enter the field.

Rain is expected. This match must be a cracker.

Both teams are now warming up. Are you excited for this match?

Hey folks, you can watch the match LIVE on tv.goalnepal.com

Both teams are in dressing room. We can see some spectators coming in.

laken Limbu & Bimal Pandey are playing their debut match.

Here is the first eleven from NEPAL.

GK: Kiran Chemjong (C, GK)

DFs: Bimal Pandey, Sanish Shrestha, Ananta Tamang, Rohit Chand

MFs: Pujan Uparkoti, Arik Bista, Laken Limbu, Ayush Ghalan

FWs: Nawayug Shrestha, Anjan Bista

It is 28 degree celcius here and high chances of rain.

Both teams have arrived at the stadium. They will start warm up session soon.

Hello and Namaste, welcome to you all from Manila, Philippines. We are all set for LIVE coverage. We are 1 hr away from kick off.