BARA, March 8: Rupandehi XI entered the semifinals of the Seventh Ruslan Simara Gold Cup Football Tournament beating two-time champion Manang Marshyangdi Club 1-0 at the Simara Stadium on Tuesday.
Buddha Chemjong scored the match-winning goal for Rupandehi in the ninth minute utilizing Shiva Shrestha's pass. Now, Rupandehi will face Birgunj in the semifinal on Thursday while Tribhuvan Army Club will take on Bijaya Youth on Wednesday.