Pukar Gahatraj, Deepak Rai and Amar Pun netted a goal each for HSC at the ANFA Stadium in Butwal.[break]
The competitive first half ended with an injury time penalty awarded to HSC after ANFA´s Prince Byanjankar handled the ball in the box. Gahatraj converted the spot-kick to deal a psychological blow to the opponents.
Rai doubled the lead with another goal for HSC in the 60th minute and Pun sealed the win with a third in the 73rd minute.
Gahatraj was adjudged the best player of the match.
ANFA´s coach Sunil Shrestha said his players lost motivation after conceding the first goal from the spot. HSC will next face Bangladesh Club on Friday.
Thursday´s quarterfinal match will be held between Samsung Jawalakhel Youth Club and Nepal Police Club.
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