Nigerian Forward Olawale Afeez scored a brace as Dhangadhi Football Club registered first win in the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) on Tuesday. Kathmandu RayZRs could not continue their winning streak as they went down 3-0 against Dhangadhi at Dasarath Stadium.
Tanka Basnet scored the opener for Dhangadhi in the 19th minute. Basnet’s cross from right flank came off the post, deflected off goalkeeper Bikesh Kuthu and went into the goal. Bikesh denied Darshan Gurung the lead just minutes before deflecting the ball for the opener.
Afeez scored his first goal in the 23rd minute to double Dhangadhi’s lead. Afeez received the final ball off a quick counter and made a mazy run from left byline to the edge of six yard box to open his account in the league.
In the injury time of first half, Afeez tapped into the empty net after fine work from Ashok Khawas in the middle. Khawas, who went from his usual left back to center midfield with the ball released Darshan on the left wing. Darshan then put it on the plate for unmarked Afeez who made no mistake from 6 yard box.
In the 68th minute, Dhangadhi were reduced to 10 men after Ramesh Dangal received marching orders. Dangal made a clumsy tackle on Rumesh Bartaula to recieve his second booking in his first match.
Dhangadhi have 3 points from 2 matches after dismal opening match against Biratnagar which they lost 3-0. RayZRs on the other hand could not add any points to their 1-0 victory over Lalitpur in the inaugural match. FC Chitwan will face Butwal Lumbini while Pokhara Thunders will lock horns with Biratnagar City FC on Wednesday.
