MFC 0-1 MMC – MMC Struggles to defeat Machhindra

LH MMC remained Unstable in the first half, however they found a goal in the second half and held onto it to gain another victory in the Martyr’s Memorial Red Bull A division league match played at Dasarath Rangashala.

NMB Bank Machhindra took control in first ten minute of the game, their first notable chance came in 8^th minute when Karna Limbu’s powerful shot was punched away by Bishal Shrestha.

MFC went close to the lead but remained unlucky in the 14^th minute when their new recruit ZaZa made a powerful shot from distance but his shot was denied by the bar, Ajay BK got the rebound but failed to put it in the frame.

MMC could find their first shot in late minute when Sulav’s shot on Bishal Rai’s ball went over the bar ruling out the first half goalless.

Although Machhindra remained superior in the first half, the second half  remained balanced from both the sides, however Machhindra were able to find first threat in the second half. Bishal Rai could snatch the ball from Sagar Thapa to find himself in one v one position with advancing Bishal Shrestha, however he collided and lost the possession to waste early second half chance for Machhindra in 47^th minute.  MMC defenders were shaky losing out possessions; however Machhindra failed to utilize in all chances.

MMC made quick improvement in the game making some back to back attacks in the 63^rd and 65^th minute. The first shot coming from Sujal’s cross which Yona headed directly to opponent goalkeeper Dinesh Thapa Magar. The second chance remained a good one, however Deepak Rai’s cross was followed by a shot from Sujal but his shot went across the far post.

MMC got ahead in 70^th minute when their consistent striker Yona was in good position to get a ball first punched away in Sulav’s shot. Yona just placed the ball inside the net for MMC lead.

MMC could hold onto the lead to gather forth win in 5 matches to lead the league table with 12 points.