Defending champions Machhindra Football Club (MFC) has moved up to second in the table after a 2-0 victory over struggling Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Wednesday.
An own goal from defender Simanta Thapa and Ranjit Dhimal's free-kick sealed the victory for MFC. Thapa deflected the ball into his own net in the 14th minute. MFC thought they had equalized through Nicholas Fernandes in the 19th minute but was ruled offside.
Two minutes later after that disallowed goal, Dhimal struck the net with a beautifully placed free-kick.
MFC's coach Prabesh Katuwal said walking away with all three points against JYC was a big one for his team. "We have watched Jawalakhel's game from the start and they are a strong side. This victory is going to build up some confidence for my players," said Katuwal.
JYC's coach Kishor Kumar KC was critical of his goalkeeper Tikendra Singh Thapa's mistakes in both the goals. "I think our goalkeeper's mistakes led us conceding goals. Our goalkeepers are inexperienced and that reflected in today's match. We are also deluded from that scoring touch," said KC whose side are the only team who are yet to score in the league.
The fourth round of matches will begin at Dasharath Stadium from Friday.
