Far-western makes winning start

Published On: January 6, 2018 08:10 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

DHANGADHI, Jan 6: The host Far-western XI Sports Club made a winning start by defeating Lalitpur-based Chyasal Youth Club in penalties in the Far-Western Khaptad Gold Cup Football Tournament on Friday.

At the Dhangadhi Stadium, Far-western defeated Chyasal 5-4in the penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 in the regular time.

The Far-western has made it to the last four in the competition after the win in which the first half was ended goalless draw in a highly competitive match.

African player Segun gave Chyasal the lead in the 71st minute, but Far-western’s Binod KC equalized in the 85th minute pushing the match into penalties. The Far-Western reached the semifinals after Chyasal’s Suman Lama’s crucial penalty was saved by Far-western goalkeeper Jeevan Bhattarai. Man-of-the-match Bhattarai was rewarded with Rs 10,000.

A total of 11 Nepali teams and a Bhutanese team are taking part in the tournament. The winner will get Rs 1.11 million, while the runner-up will be prized with Rs 555,555, informed the organizers. Likewise, the best striker, the best midfielder, the best defender and the best goalkeeper will be rewarded with a bike and Rs 15,000 each.