Manang defeat Army to end losing streak; Sherpa, Church Boys register wins

Manang Marsyangdi Club ended their six-match losing streak by defeating Tribhuvan Army Football Club 1-0 with a last gasp goal from Koffi Timothee Koudo in the Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2023 on Wednesday.

Koudo scored in the added minutes of the game in the pouring rain at Dasharath Stadium to give Manang the win.

In the first match of the day, Himalayan Sherpa Club defeated Royal Blue Satdobato Youth Club 1-0 at Chyasal Stadium. Khamir Gilsan Kandangwa scored the only goal in the 66th minute of the game. The win saw Sherpa move to the ninth place in the table.

In the second match of the day, Church Boys United came from behind to defeat Friends Club at Dasharath Stadium. Friends had taken the lead through Ben Nash Quansah's header in the 14th minute.

Church Boys levelled the game through Anjan Bista's 87th minute penalty before substitute Anish Chapagain completed the victory in the added time of the game.

The win saw Church Boys move up to second in the points table, level on points with leaders Jawalakhel Youth Club but second only due to head-to-head difference.