Nepal is playing an important match today at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan as a part of 2014 World Cup Asian Qualifiers second round. Nepal had a successful win against East Timor 2-1 and 5-0 in the first round of World Cup Qualifiers previously.
Nepal, however motivated it may be from its first round match, seems to have a tough time playing against Jordan which ranks 65 places higher in Fifa ranking and is Quarter finalist of Asia Cup 2011 (which Nepal has never been qualified for)! Nevertheless, scores for games played by both of the teams this year are similar (played seven matches in 2011 and lost one) and both teams look stronger on their own part to make the tonight game a competitive one.
Nepal Vs Jordan is scheduled to kick off at 21:45 Nepal Standard Time. Here’s the Nepali Squad.
[box type=”info” style=”rounded”]Nepali Team Squad – Nepal Vs Jordan[/box]
Goalkeeper :Kiran Chemjong
Defenders: Bikash Singh Chhetri, Sagar Thapa, Sandeep Rai, Rohit Chand, Biraj Maharjan
Midfielders: Nirajan Khadka, Shiva Shrestha, Bhola Silwal
Forward: Jumanu Rai, Anil Gurung
Here’s some interesting facts compared among the teams.
[box type=”info” style=”rounded”]Team Facts – Nepal Vs Jordan[/box]
[twocol_one] Fifa ranking [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal 148 vs Jordan 83 [/twocol_one_last]
[twocol_one]Highest Ranking [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal 124 (Dec 1993) vs Jordan 37 (July 2004)[/twocol_one_last]
[twocol_one]Lowest ranking [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal 188 (Feb 2008) vs Jordan 152 (July 1998)[/twocol_one_last]
[twocol_one]Football governing body [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)
Jordan Football Association (JFA)
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[twocol_one]World Cup Appearances [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal: never qualified
Jordan: never qualified
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[twocol_one]Asia Cup Appearances [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal: never qualified
Jordan: 2004 and 2011. Quarter finalist both times.
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[twocol_one]Nepal: Last seven matches [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
W W D L W W W
Oppnents
East Timor (twice), Sri Lanka, Korea DPR, Afghanitan, Bhutan (twice)
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[twocol_one]Jordan Last seven matches [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
D D L W W D D
Opponents
Korea DPR, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Uzbekistan
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[twocol_one]Coach [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal: Graham Roberts, Former England International
Jordan: Adnan Hamad, Former Iraq International
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[twocol_one]Biggest Win [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal 7-0 Bhutan (1999)
Jordan Macau 13-0 (2006)
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[twocol_one]Biggest defeat [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal 0-16 South Korea Nepal (2003)
Jordan 0-6 China (1984)
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[twocol_one]National Stadium [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Dasharath Rangashala Stadium 15,000
Amman International Stadium 25,000
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[twocol_one]Kit Provider [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal: Adidas
Jordan: Adidas
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[twocol_one]Jersey [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Home
Nepal: Red
Jordan: White
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[twocol_one]Away [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]
Nepal: Blue
Jordan: Red
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Well, the game is definitely a challenging one for Nepal and hopefully Nepali team will give their best today for a winning result. Come on, let’s support them. All the best Nepali team, we all are with you!!