Biratnagar, March 20 -- Nepal are set to adopt an offensive approach against Sri Lanka in the semi-finals of SAFF Women's Championship on Wednesday as the hosts chase their maiden international trophy at the Shahid Rangashala in Biratnagar.

"We are confident and ready for the match," said Nepal coach Hari Khadka. Nepal have won all five previous matches against Sri Lanka scoring altogether 19 goals at an average of 3.8 goals per match. Remarkably Nepal are yet to concede a goal against the Islanders making the hosts a clear favourites.

The last of the five encounters was a close call for Nepal as they won 1-0 an own goal during the group stage of the 2016 SAFF Championship. However, the-then coach Kumar Thapa had fielded seven second-ch...