Super League – Nepal Police Club grabs Second half Comeback

Two second half goals from Bhola Silwal and Parbat Pandey guided Nepal Police club on a second half comeback as Akeen’s first half volley claimed first half lead for NRT.

NRT added the lead early in the game as Akeen’s powerful volley in the fifth minute led Ritesh Thapa without any clue. Soon after the goal, NRT were near to an own goal experience after Kamal Shrestha directed the ball on his post, thanks to Raju Yogi who was in nice position to catch the ball.

Nepal Police were forced to stay calm as a result of fine midfield display from NRT. It took them 35^th minute to posses real attack as Jumanu’s good run and attack went just over the cross bar.

NPC’s another attack was wasted as Jumanu Rai was found offiside in Ramesh Katwal’s headed supply. First half ended in NRT’s favor.

Bhola Silwal guided Nepal Police club to the second half equalizer. Chetan Ghimire utilized the lag to keep the possession. He then made brilliant cross from the left flank which saw unmarked Bhola Silwal. Silwal’s header got fingertip touch from Yogi whose helpless attempt turned useless in 48^th minute.

Nepal Police club were near to second goal on another NRT defensive lag. Jumanu Rai addressed the error to gain the possession, however his shot was blocked.

Ritesh Thapa moved forward to intercept the ball as Akeen could beat the offside trap but could not collect the through ball which lost NRT’s change to take back the lead.

Police club got the lead with the dramatic goal. Bhola’s pass to Jumanu made a move on NRT area. Jumanu made a cross which Chetan failed to hit on target. Chetan’s miss shot luckily found Parbat Pandey whose first shot was blocked by goalkeeper Yogi. Luckily Pandey himself found the rebound ball and hardly placed it in the net for Police’s lead in 72 minutes.

The game turns into drama when Sushil KC was shown two yellow cards in 5 minutes interval. First yellow card was shown for his disagreement with the linesman while he was booked for the second time for losing his temper during the game. The drama did not end with the booking as Sushil K.C poured down his frustration on the referee as he displayed middle finger during his exit from the field.

The 10 men NRT could not fight back for the equilizer but somehow stopped Police Club who were desperate for another goal.