NMB Bank Machhindra FC Starts with a win

Swedish coach Johan Kalin registers his first win in first game as his captain Karna Limbu headed a winner in Sushil KC’s ball.

NMB Bank Machhindra FC 1-0 Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club

Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club could make some attacks in first half, with the first notable chance coming in 30^th minute when Ibrahim’s shot after couple of Himalayan Sherpa club attack went inches close to the far post. Four minutes later, Pukar Ghataraj remained unlucky as his long ranger went inches pass the cross bar.

The first half ended with attack from both the sides in added minute when Ajay Kumar’s shot was blocked by the defender while Yeti Himalayan Sherpa club’s counter attack in same moment resulted on a final delivery from Pukar Ghataraj which Laxman Ruchal could not give the fine touch.

The second half saw the ensuring goal as Karna Limbu could head Sushil Kc’s cross on a counter attack which gave the White Lions the lead that remained the decisive goal of the game as Suraj Rai missed the easiest of chance in 79^th minute.  He failed to connect in an open post where Machhindra goalkeeper Dinesh Thapa Magar was already out of his position not able to collect the ball.

With Machhindra’s win today, the group remains evenly open as NMB Bank Machhindra has three points, Yeti Himalayan Sherpa has three while NIBL Friends club is at the bottom with a defeat in their first match.