MMC Sideline Saraswoti to Enter Next Round

Saraswati Youth club are out of the group as they face defeat over aggressive MMC.

LH MMC 4-0 SYC

Sulav Maskey was entered in MMC starting XI, meanwhile Anil Gurung was awarded arm band in Sagar Thapa’s absence.

The first attack in the game came in 23^th minute when Sulav maskey made impressive attack from the edge of the box which was well judged and denied by SYC custodian Lucky Karki.

The first goal came in 41^st minute when Bishal Rai headed his team on a lead as Nabin Neupane’s free kick was sent home by Bishal and the half ended 1-0 in MMC’s favor.

MMC’s lead was doubled on Anil Gurung’s head delivered on Rupesh KC’s corner. Anil just dived forward to double the lead for MMC.

The third goal for MMC came from second half substitute Yona Elias who fired against his first Nepalese club.

Saraswati found them unlucky twice missing open chance. First miss coming from Kisambale while second one from Joley who gathered fine fan support through the game.

Yona Elias extended the lead in the extra minute of the game scoring second time in the game against his ex club of which he decided not to celebrate his goal.

With the win, MMC remains the group winner and will face Nepal Police club in the quarter finals while Saraswoti are out of the tournament.