The final on Saturday drew a record crowd.Manoj Adhikari
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The Nepali international star, who finished as the topscorer with five goals and was also adjudged the best player of the tournament, had also scored the decisive goal for NPC in the 1-0 semifinal win over Belgariya Sporting Club, Kolkata and netted once in its 2-0 victory over Nabil Three Star Club in the quarterfinals.
Bhola Silwal opened scoring for the two-time Aaha champion in the 25th minute and Chetan Ghimre doubled the lead in the 31st.
NPC players receiving medals and certificates.Manoj Adhikari
Rai then took over, completing his treble in a scintillating second-half display. He opened his account in the 49th and went on to add two more in the 61st and 72nd minutes. Rai won himself a Yamaha Alba and Rs 15,000 while his team, which had also won the First Caravan Gold Cup in Pokhara, took home Rs 150,000. The armymen had to be content with Rs 75,000.
Jumanu Rai with his award.Manoj Adhikari
Police custodian Ritesh Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final that drew a record crowd which had to be adjusted by bringing down the temporary barriers at the stadium. Sahara UK was declared the Fair Play Team in the tournament providing some consolation for the locals after Sahara Club was ousted in the quarterfinals.
