Nepal squandered an early lead to lose 2-1 against Bangladesh in the 12th South Asian Games Men’s Football in India on Thursday.

Ananta Tamang headed for the first goal in the second minute of the game but two goals on either halves by Rayam Hasin and Nabib Ziban completed the turnaround for Bangladesh.

Nepal qualified for semi-final of the tournament as runner ups of Group B and will play against Maldives in the semis on Saturday.