A solitary goal from Bharat Khawas proved to be the difference as Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC) registered their first win of the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 against Brigade Boys Club (BBC) on Sunday.
Khawas scored five minutes before full time to give the win for TAFC. TAFC also ended BBC's unbeaten start to the season. BBC had won 3-2 against APF Football Club and played goalless draw against New Road Team in the previous two matches.
TAFC meanwhile are unbeaten having played a 1-1 draw against department rivals Nepal Police Club and goalless draw against defending champions Machhindra Football Club.
TAFC's coach Nabin Neupane said it was vital for the team to win three points today. "We had to win to stay in title race and I am glad we are now back in the title race. We will put pressure on the teams above us," said Neupane. He said there were still some problems in the team's attacking zone and hope to rectify in upcoming matches.
BBC's coach Sanoj Shrestha said defenders costly mistake helped Khawas to score in the final minutes. "Our target was to snatch at least a point against Army which is a very strong team in the league. We have fought well but were denied by a simple defensive lapse," he said.
Himalayan Sherpa will play against Nepal Police Club in the first match at 1 pm on Wednesday while Jawalakhel Youth Club will take on Machhindra Club in the second match at 4:45pm to conclude the third round.
