The match was decided through penalty after the regulation and additional time ended in a goalless draw. Peter Segun, Rupesh Chhetir, Elvis and Nando Hass converted from spots for Boys Union while skipper Ravi Silwal fired above bar. Peter of the winning team was declared the man-of-the-match.Suren Thapa, Rupesh KC and Buddha Lama were the only player for the visiting side to covert the spotkicks. Nirajan Khadka shot above bar and Suman Lama's strike was denied by Boys Union golvesman Deepesh Yadav to send the visitor out of the tournament.
Boys Union will take on Jhapa XI in the title clash on Saturday.
Fans resorted to offensive style of play from the onset and wasted more than half a dozen of scoring chances. Prakash Budathoki squandered golden scoring opportunities in the 12th and 57th minute. Goalie Deepesh denied Nirajan's shot on goal while Barsat Gurung, Anjan Bista and Buddha Lama missed scoring chances.
Boys Union, the second division club based in the capital, that came up with five African players in the squad also squandered some scoring chances. Victor, Nando and T Bista failed to get the back of net despite getting scoring opportunity.
Boys Union manager Sagun Tandukar said that the match went into penalty after his side failed to break the stubborn defense line of the opponent. Meanwhile, Fans coach Naresh Sampang rued on the missed chances for defeat. "We failed to grab chances despite getting numerous opportunities," he said.
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