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By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal Police Club, previously struggling in the relegation zone, made an impressive climb to the fourth position in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. Their recent triumph came in a hard-fought 2-1 victory against relegation-threatened Friends Club at Dasarath Stadium on Monday. Anjan Rai emerged as the star player for Police, scoring both goals, while Bikash Thapa contributed a goal for Friends. The match witnessed Police capitalizing on set pieces, with Anjan Rai and Soujan Rai combining brilliantly twice to secure their team's victory. Anjan quickly opened the scoring in the third minute, expertly heading the ball into the back of the net from Soujan Rai's well-delivered free-kick. However, Friends Club retaliated in the 2...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - In a stunning turn of events, the low-ranked Friends Club delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Satdobato in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League at the ANFA Complex on Thursday. The emphatic win proved to be a turning point for Friends Club, propelling them out of the relegation zone as they accumulated a total of 24 points, currently positioning them in 12th place, just one spot above the danger of relegation. Captain Torric Jebrin showcased exceptional performance, contributing a brace to Friends Club's triumph, while Rafiq Aminu and Prakash Budhathoki also made their mark by scoring a goal each. Friends Club demonstrated their dominance from the very beginning by opening the scoring just 25 seconds into the match, courtesy ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - FC Khumaltar and Nepal Police Club achieved significant victories in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League on Tuesday. In an intense battle, Khumaltar emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Satdobato Youth Club. The lone goal was scored by Messouke Olomou in the 38th minute, securing the much-needed victory for his team. This goal also marked Messouke's 15th goal in the league, making him the joint-highest goalscorer alongside Olawale Afeez from Machhindra. Despite the win, Khumaltar remains at the bottom of the league table with 21 points from 20 matches. Friends, who have the same number of points, stand second to last. However, Satdobato Youth Club maintained its fourth position with 29 points. Meanwhile, at the ANFA Complex, ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Jawalakhel Youth Club staged a remarkable late comeback to salvage a point against Sankata Club in an enthralling encounter in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. The second match of the day, held at Dasarath Stadium on Sunday ended in a 2-2 draw. Sankata Club, battling relegation, took an early lead in the 43rd minute through Aayush Ghalan. After Nelson Yuniwo Konfor's powerful shot struck the goalpost, Ghalan pounced on the rebound and calmly slotted the ball into the net, giving his team the advantage. As the second half unfolded, the match grew increasingly captivating. Sankata's Chandan Kumar Das doubled their lead in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Jawalakhel. Das intercepted the ball from Jawalakhel's ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The record eight-time champions Manang Marshyangdi Club played yet another draw in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League campaign on Sunday at Dasarath Stadium. Despite holding the lead twice, the club settled for a 2-2 draw against 10-men APF Football Club. The game began with Manang taking the lead in the 13th minute from a penalty kick. APF's Biswas Udas brought down Sumit Shrestha in a one-on-one situation, resulting in a penalty for Manang. Koffi Timothee Koudo stepped up and left no chance for APF's goalkeeper Raju Yogi. Referee Prajjwol Chhetri immediately issued a direct red card to Biswas for the foul. However, APF's skipper Nabin Lama swiftly brought his side back into the game in the 20th minute. Nabin successfully convert...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Satdobato Youth Club successfully avenged their previous defeat by beating Three Star Club 2-0 in the second leg of the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. The team displayed great resilience, bouncing back after their 1-0 loss to Three Star in the first leg. The match, held at Dasarath Stadium on Sunday, witnessed an outstanding performance by Satdobato, turning the tide in their favor. William Opoku Asiedu emerged as the hero of the game, scoring a goal in each half and securing Satdobato's eighth win in the league. The breakthrough for Satdobato came in the 25th minute when William capitalized on Three Star's defensive vulnerabilities. Taking advantage of the opposing team's poor defensive line, he skillfully tapped in the ball af...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The defending champions, Machhindra Football Club, and the bottom-ranked Friends Club played to an exhilarating 2-2 draw in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League at Dasarath Stadium on Thursday. Despite both teams creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities in the first half, none could convert them into goals. It was in the second half that all the action unfolded. Friends Club took the lead twice but failed to hold on to it. The breakthrough came in the 68th minute when super sub Prakash Budhathoki made an immediate impact. Prakash showcased his skill by dribbling past Diwakar Chaudhary, cutting inside the box from the left flank, and finding the back of the net from a tight angle, giving Friends Club a 1-0 advantage. However, ...