Any other result than a win would eliminate the home side and ensure the Himalayan kingdom a berth in the 16-nation final round in Malaysia next September.

Both teams had earlier defeated Pakistan, the other competitor in the three-nation qualifying round. But if the final match ends in a draw then Nepal would advance by virtue of having a superior goal difference.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan 1-0 in the inaugural match on Monday while Nepal won 3-0 two days later.

It would be a sour day if the result went against Bangladesh. Three years ago the national youth team failed to qualify on goal difference for the final round of the AFC Under-19 tournament after being held 1-1 by Iraq in Rajshahi. Incidentally Abu Yousuf was in charge of that team also Yousuf is hoping his new side will remain calm even though they are within sight of the finishing line.

"The players were pretty tense against Pakistan. It seemed as if pressure was playing on their mind and body the whole time. Tomorrow I just want them to go out there and enjoy themselves," he told reporters at the team's hotel on Thursday afternoon.

Praising striker Ridon, who grabbed the winner in the team's opening fixture against Pakistan, as an exciting prospect, the Bangla-desh coach was at the same time concerned that the young lad tried to do too much with the ball.

"Like any good striker he (Ridon) should try and learn how to wait for the chances to arrive instead of only running up and down the pitch for the ball. If he can control himself then that will help him to conserve energy.

'He must remember it's the midfielders who create scoring opportunities for the forwards. And not the other way round."

Yousuf rated Nepal as a good team and thought that three players -- Raj Kumar, Bijay Gurung and Pradeep could poise a real threat.

But he still expected his team to use home advantage to get the result they needed against their fellow South Asian country.

On the other hand, Nepal coach Ashoke Babu believed his team was full of confidence after the impressive win over Pakistan.

"I think my players are better in terms of speed and tactics," said Ashoke.

Both teams had their final practice session in the city yesterday. Bangladesh went to Mirpur while Nepal practised at the Army Stadium in Banani.

Meanwhile, Pakistan left for Karachi last night.