Nepal took the lead through Geeta Rana's goal, but could not maintain it.
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The first half of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship 2026 semi-final between Nepal and Bangladesh ended in a 1-1 draw. Nepal took the lead through Geeta Rana's goal but could not maintain it.
Geeta scored in the 23rd minute of the match at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Geeta headed the ball into the post after the Bangladeshi defense failed to clear Deepa Shahi's corner.
Nepal failed to take a further lead after Preeti Rai's shot hit the post in the 36th minute. Similarly, Rekha Poudel's header went wide of the post in the 42nd minute. Ritu Porna Chakma equalized for Bangladesh in injury time of the second half.
