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2021-12-08

ANFA holds interaction with schools over proposed school league

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) held an interaction with 17 schools over the proposed Inter School ANFA City League.

The interaction was held at ANFA Complex in Satdobato. The proposed league is targeted towards capacity building.

The league will start getting shape following commitment from the schools present in the discussion.

ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa, Vice President Upendra Man Singh and Shixit Parajuli, Referee Director Goutam Kar and representatives from the schools were present in the discussion.

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2021-12-08

Machhindra jump to second after victory over Jawalakhel

Defending champions Machhindra Football Club (MFC) has moved up to second in the table after a 2-0 victory over struggling Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Wednesday.
An own goal from defender Simanta Thapa and Ranjit Dhimal's free-kick sealed the victory for MFC. Thapa deflected the ball into his own net in the 14th minute. MFC thought they had equalized through Nicholas Fernandes in the 19th minute but was ruled offside. 
Two minutes later after that disallowed goal, Dhimal struck the net with a beautifully placed free-kick. 
MFC's coach Prabesh Katuwal said walking away with all three points against JYC was a big one for his team. "We have watched Jawalakhel's game from the start and they are a strong side. This victory is going to build up some confidence for my players," said Katuwal.
JYC's coach Kishor Kumar KC was critical of his goalkeeper Tikendra Singh Thapa's mistakes in both the goals. "I think our goalkeeper's mistakes led us conceding goals. Our goalkeepers are inexperienced and that reflected in today's match. We are also deluded from that scoring touch," said KC whose side are the only team who are yet to score in the league.
The fourth round of matches will begin at Dasharath Stadium from Friday.

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2021-12-08

Himalayan Sherpa, Nepal police share points after 1-1 draw

Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC) and Nepal Police Club (NPC) shared points after playing out a 1-1 draw in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Wednesday.

HSC's Bishwash Shrestha's goal in the first minute was cancelled by Nepal Police's Suman Lama in the 60th.

HSC coach Yugal Kishor Rai said they had prepared well for the game against NPC but could not play as they wanted. "Having watched the opposition's game, we had trained accordingly. But we could not play as planned," said Rai.

NPC's coach Ananta Raj Thapa said it is almost impossible for teams to win every match given the quality of clubs in the league. "We came under pressure after conceding so early but came back into the match. It is better to earn single point in the match rather than losing all," he said.

Chyasal Youth Club will look to level points with leaders Satdobato Youth Club when they face pointless Jawalakhel Youth Club in the second match today.

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2021-12-05

Tribhuvan Army labor to 1-0 victory over Brigade Boys

A solitary goal from Bharat Khawas proved to be the difference as Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC) registered their first win of the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 against Brigade Boys Club (BBC) on Sunday.

Khawas scored five minutes before full time to give the win for TAFC. TAFC also ended BBC's unbeaten start to the season. BBC had won 3-2 against APF Football Club and played goalless draw against New Road Team in the previous two matches.

TAFC meanwhile are unbeaten having played a 1-1 draw against department rivals Nepal Police Club and goalless draw against defending champions Machhindra Football Club.

TAFC's coach Nabin Neupane said it was vital for the team to win three points today. "We had to win to stay in title race and I am glad we are now back in the title race. We will put pressure on the teams above us," said Neupane. He said there were still some problems in the team's attacking zone and hope to rectify in upcoming matches.

BBC's coach Sanoj Shrestha said defenders costly mistake helped Khawas to score in the final minutes. "Our target was to snatch at least a point against Army which is a very strong team in the league. We have fought well but were denied by a simple defensive lapse," he said.

Himalayan Sherpa will play against Nepal Police Club in the first match at 1 pm on Wednesday while Jawalakhel Youth Club will take on Machhindra Club in the second match at 4:45pm to conclude the third round.

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