Jhapa secure first win; Nayabasti, Brigade Boys share spoils

Jhapa Football Club registered their first victory in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League with a 2-0 win over BBR A-One Saraswoti Youth Club.

In the match played at the ANFA Complex on Thursday, Pradeep Budathoki converted from the penalty spot in the 11th minute to give Jhapa an early lead. Despite Saraswoti creating chances of their own, Rajesh Dahal sealed the result with a goal in the 88th minute.

In the second match of the day, Brigade Boys Club and Nayabasti Youth Club played out a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested battle. Bijaya Uranw gave Brigade Boys the lead, but an unfortunate own goal by Manish Gurung in the 67th minute brought Nayabasti level, and the teams ultimately shared the points.