MMC Enters Final with a Dramatic win over Three Star

The game evidenced tensed moment as three players were sent off. Jagjeet Shrestha, Yona were shown direct red while Bishnu Sunwar was booked twice. Bishal Rai’s shot separated two teams.

MMC remained the attacking in the first half as they dominated most portion of the half. Although Three Star started the game with attack as Bishal Shrestha made terrific save in first seven minutes of the game, it was MMC that roared later in the first half.

Anil Gurung failed to connect a header in 19th minute when MMC missed their first chance in the game. Shiva Shrestha failed to score on a rebound in 37th minute. Sagar Thapa’s free kick was headed by Anil Gurung, Kiran Chemjong got his hand to it and the rebound found Shiva who failed to convert.

Three Star were down to 10 men as Bishnu Sunwar was booked for second time in the game for unfair Challenge on Shiva Shrestha in 47th minute of the game.

MMC could have got the lead in the first half had Azeez Saheed’s shot gone right on target in 43 minutes, however actively attacking MMC were compelled to end first half without any difference.

Three Star improved in the second half. They were the first team in second half to make an attack. Dodoz’s set up found Santosh Sahukhala whose shot was blocked by Bishal Shrestha who remained fabulous in the game.

Anil Gurung was booked in 54th minute as his hand moved quciker than his head on Deepak Rai’s shot. The goal was denied and Anil Gurung was booked for intentional hand ball.

Dodoz was fine on the game as he caused threat to the opponent in different occasion. His powerful shot went off target not by much as Three Star failed to take the lead.

Jagjeet Shrestha placed awesome free kick on top corner but his shot was denied by equally brilliant save from Bishal Shrestha who was named Man of the Match later in the game.

MMC took the lead in 87th minute. Deepak Rai’s cross found Anil Gurung who headed the ball to Yona, Yona passed to Bishal Rai and his shot let Kiran Chemjong with no chance to judge the ball.

Three Star tried to comeback but they failed to score in two different occasions. Jagjeet Shrestha’s and Yonal Elias were involved in a brawl which tensed the situation at Dasarath Rangashala. Both Yona and Jagjeet were sent off and MMC proceed to the finals at the end of the day.

MMC wil be facing Nepal Army in the final match of the tournament which will be played on Saturday at 3:10 pm.