Three star dominated the defending champions as they gain three points which keeps them high in the league table.
The first half of the game remained interesting as both teams looked desperate to find the lead but remained inseparable . Both teams were in great momentum but none could create serious damage to their opponent. Three Star lost their chance to lead as their penalty claim was turned down by the referee who saw Bijay Gurung’s shot on open goal was unintentionally handled by NPC defender.
Second half started with Ibrahim’s goal. Ibrahim’s long range from just outside the box passes through Ritesh Thapa to lead three star’s scoreboard in 47th minute. The leading side got more confidence as they looked firm on the possession and good on attack. Biraj Maharjan wasted great chance for Three star to double the lead in 62nd minute as he could not deliver from the left corner of the box to Santosh Shahukhala who waited unmarked to score.
Police Vs Three Star League Stats: Police Win 2, Three Star Win 2, Draw 7.
Three star got another chance to raise the lead as Bijay gurung could easily land free kick in Shahukhala’s head who could not finely place the ball missing great chance to score.
Nepal Police Club showed no sign of attack as they looked pessimistic with some miss passes. Three star could easily dominate the attack which forced Suman Subedi to concede an own goal. Suman Subedi placed the ball in his own net on an effort to clear Victor’s strike which beat Ritesh Thapa.
Three Star could have made the score 3-0 but Femi missed an easy chance to head the ball into the net after great effort from Bijay Gurung who remained superb throughout the game.
The 81st minute goal saw Three Star two goals ahead but they did not halt their attack until the final whistle. Police’s performance remained below expectation in the match which makes the defending champions struggle for the super 8 spot.
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