Narayan Thapa scored the one and only goal for the home team in two minutes into the second half of the match. Goal scorer Thapa was adjudged man of the match.[break]
Rupandehi XI will take on defending champion Nepal Army in the next round of the tournament.
Friends Club, the winners of the 15th edition, will take on another A-division side Armed Police Force (APF) Club Saturday.
Irrigation Minister Bal Krishna Khand inaugurated the tournament organized by Rupandehi District Football Association. Altogether 12 teams -- 11 Nepali and one from Bangladesh -- are competing for the cup.
Out of the estimated cost of Rs 2.5 million, the winners will receive Rs 155,555, while the runners-up will get Rs 77,777. The best player, highest goal scorer and the best goalkeeper will also get Rs 5,555 each.
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