Reshma Rai, Bishnu Limbu and Gita Khadka netted two goals each for Singhadevi while Saru Limbu and Anita Limbu were also on target. Bisheshta Thapa of Modern Indian scored an own goal. [break]
Earlier in the first match, Tops Higher Secondary School of Kaski edged past Apple Academy of Kathmandu 3-2. Bimala Chaudhary stole the show with a hat-trick for Tops. She scored in the 15th, 35th and 50th minutes. Krishna Kumari Karki scored in the sixth minute for Apple and Elisa Shah added another in the 35th.
In the boys´ matches played at the same venue, Siddhartha Vanasthali of Kathmandu, Shree High School of Mahottari and Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya of Bhaktapur emerged victorious. Meanwhile, Gandaki High School of Pokhara and Karmeshwar High School of Kailali shared points following a goalless draw.
Siddhartha Vanasthali edged past Gandhi Adarsha Higher Secondary School 2-1. Sushant Chaudhary and Chhiring Sherpa were on target for Siddhartha Vanasthali while Tej Bahadur Budhathoki scored the only goal for Gandhi.
In another match, Shabnam Rai scored both the goals as Shree came from behind to beat Bhanu Memorial School of Morang 2-1. Laxman Rai had given an early eighth-minute lead to Bhanu.
Defending champion Sainik defeated Apple Academy 3-0 with a goal each from Sangam Rai, Prawesh Karki and Bikash Ale.
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