Police win Pathari-Shanishchare Gold Cup

By Hari Prasad Koirala, Urlabari, Oct. 12: Nepal Police Club (NPC) won the title of the 3rd International Invitational Pathari-Shanishchare Gold Cup held in Pathari, Morang.

Police Club secured the title by defeating Jhapa-XI 5–4 in a penalty shootout. Along with the title, Police Club received a cash prize of Rs. 600,000. Runners-up Jhapa-11 had to settle for a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 300,000.

The final match, held on Saturday at Pathari Stadium, ended in a 2–2 draw within regulation time, forcing a decision via a penalty shootout.

For NPC, Amit Tamang, Niraj Khadka, Dasharath Giri, Ram Waji, and Sujan Balampaki Magar scored in the shootout.

For Jhapa-11, Devendra Tamang, Prashant Laksham, Roman Bhujel, and Ashish Chapagain scored; however, Nima Tamang's shot hit the crossbar and went out of play.