Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) shared top spot at the table with Church Boys United after a 2-1 victory over New Road Team (NRT) in the Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2023.

Goals late in the game helped JYC to the victory at ANFA Complex in Satdobato. Simanta Thapa scored the team's first in the 68th before Fode Fofana doubled the advantage in the 77th. Sanjeeb Bista pulled one back for NRT but the team could not find the equalizer.

In the other match at Chyasal Stadium, Tribhuvan Army Football condemned defending champions Machhindra Football Club to a 2-0 defeat.

After a goalless first half where Army wasted opportunities with Dinesh Henjan's shot parred away by MFC's Bishal Shrestha and Sushant Chaudhary hitting the bar, Army lead through Dipak Gurung's header in the 48th minute.

Army doubled the advantage after a penalty was awarded with Gurung brought down in the box by Tshring Gurung in the 58th minute. Nawayug Shrestha stepped up and scored the resulting penalty.

FC Khumaltar will play against Three Star Club in the first match at ANFA Complex at 2:30 pm on Friday. Promoted Church Boys United will face Himalayan Sherpa Club in the second match at 5:30 pm at Dasharath Stadium.

This news was published on ANFA official website on 2023-03-09 and for original news link, click here