Koshi secures second consecutive win; Waling dominates Karnali

Koshi Province came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Bagmati Youth Club in the second round of the ANFA Women's League 2081 on Thursday.

Bagmati took the lead with a goal from Bishnu Maya Bal in the 26th minute. However, Koshi equalized just three minutes later through Samikshya Magar. The match took a decisive turn when Divya Yasmali Magar of Bagmati scored an own goal, handing Koshi their second consecutive victory.

In the day’s second match, Waling Municipality's foreign recruit Jackline Nassali stole the show with a hat-trick, leading her team to a 4-0 triumph over Karnali.

Nassali scored the opener in the 10th minute and doubled the lead in the 41st minute. She completed her hat-trick with a goal in the 73rd minute.

Sukriya Miya added a fourth goal just before the final whistle. This victory marked Waling’s first win of the tournament and left Karnali with two losses from as many matches.