Bagmati Youth Club defeated Sanepa Club 3-1 to begin their Martyr's Memorial C Division League 2024 with a victory.
In the match at ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Friday, Bimal Ghising in the 31st minute and Srijan Raj Gautam in the 60th minute gave two goal lead for Bagmati. Pemba Dorje Lama pulled on back for Sanepa from the spot in the 76th minute but their hope for a comeback took a blow when Amir KC scored into his own net to give Bagmati the 3-1 victory.
In the other match of the day, Raniban Sports Club and Mahabir Studies & Athletics Association shared points after a 1-1 draw.
Mahabir suffered an early blow when their goalkeeper Ashib Rai was shown a straight red for handling the ball outside the box. Raniban took the numerical advantage and led through Dhanraj Thapa in the added minutes of the first half. However, a penalty in the fourth minute of the added time helped Mahabir level the score and snatch a point from the match.
Pulchowk Sports Club will play Samajik Youth Club in the first match on Friday with Manohara United Youth Club facing Social Welfare Sports Center club in the second match of the day.
