Amman, Oct. 15 -- Jordan is not a familiar opponent for Nepal in international football. However, the name has been carved into the memories of the ardent followers of Nepali football as Nepal had contrasting results against the West Asian nation. Having suffered a 9-0 demolition in the away fixture of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers back in 2011, Nepal held Jordan for a 1-1 draw in a rain-affected reverse fixture in their own backyard as Bharat Khawas became the first Nepali player to score against a nation placed within top 100 in the FIFA rankings as Jordan back then were 91st in the world.

As Nepal takes on Jordan yet again on Tuesday, the matches played eight years ago could be of some reference. The 9-0 defeat remains as Nepal's wors...