Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC) moved up to fifth on the table after a narrow 1-0 victory over Satdobato Youth Club (SYC) in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Monday.

Bishwas Shrestha scored the only penalty on the stroke of half-time to give the win for HSC. SYC also had a penalty in the added minutes of the game but Martin Adelphe Nanga's shot was well saved by Deep Karki.

SYC remain eighth on the table after the defeat.

HSC's coach Yugal Kishor Rai said it was difficult for the team to defend their lead in the second half. "We played under pressure in the second half as they came attacking. But three points is what matters at the end in the football match," said Rai. He also complained about the worn pitch condition at Dasharath Stadium.

SYC's coach Suraj Maharjan, standing in for Megh Raj KC who is bereaved of his mother's death, said the team played well and had the opportunity to snatch a point. "Martin is a good player who has just returned after an injury. He played a good match and his penalty was also good. These things happen in a match," said Maharjan.

The seventh rounds of matches of the league have come to an end. Machhindra Football Club leads the table and have qualified for Asian Cup Qualifiers while Chyasal Youth Club and Friends Club lie at the bottom.

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