Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC) defeated New Road Team (NRT) 1-0 and levelled points with third placed Sankata Club in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Saturday.
Dinesh Henjan scored the only goal of the game for TAFC in the 17th minute. Henjan headed in the goal after he dived in to meet Jagjeet Shrestha's cross.
TAFC were a better side in the game maintaining possession and attacking the opposition goal. George Prince Karki and Henjan both had wonderful opportunities to double the lead but NRT's goalkeeper Ajit Prajapati was in solid form to quell their attacks.
TAFC's head coach Nabin Neupane said his side had to win to maintain the pace with teams above them and his players performed their duties well. "My players played as per our plan. We stopped opposition's players from creating chances. This win also solidifies our chances of a top four finish," said Neupane.
NRT's Raju Kaji Shakya said his players had an off day at the job and came under severe pressure. "I think we didn't even one shot on target in today's game. I don't know if it was my players who were switched off or my tactics didn't work," said Shakya.
NRT remain at seventh place in the table with 10 points from eight games. TAFC and Sankata are level on 14 points but Sankata lead with better goal difference.
Three Star Club will play Himalayan Sherpa Club in the only game on Sunday. The game will be played at 4:45 pm at Dasharath Stadium.
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