Nepal lost to hosts Philippines 4-1 in the first away match of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday evening.

Nepal suffered a blow in the 12^th minute when they were reduced to 10 men as Nepal’s midfielder Bikram Lama was sent off after he blocked the ball with his hands to prevent Philippines from obvious goal scoring.

Later, Philippines were awarded a penalty for the handball, however, Nepal’s goalie Kiran Chemjong saved the penalty.

Philippines took a lead after the Filipino player utilised the second penalty they got after Nepal’s Rabin Shrestha committed foul in the d-box in the 21^st minute.

Philippines doubled the lead in the 23 rd minute.

Hosts Philippines scored 3^rd and fourth goal in the 28^th minute and 72^nd minute respectively.

Bishal Rai scored first goal for Nepal in the first half of injury time in the 28^th minute.

Nepal played defensively the whole match after they were reduced to 10 men.