Three Star miss chance to go top after shock NRT loss

Three Star Club missed the chance to finish the first half of the Martyr's Memorial A Division League at the top of the table after losing 1-0 to New Road Team at ANFA Complex on Friday.

In the only game of the day, NRT scored through Sanjeeb Bista in the 37th minute.

Earlier, Santosh Sahukhala missed a glorious opportunity to give Three Star the lead when he shot his penalty wide off the bar in the 26th minute. Three Star were given the penalty after Peter Segun was brought down in the box following his marching run from inside his own half.

The loss means Three Star will stay in the second place of the table with 22 points. NRT are eighth with 16 points.