Sankata 2-1 YHSC – Super Six Tough for Sherpa

Sankata club continue their good form as they register a 2-1 victory over Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club.

Although Sankata could control the midfield battle in the first 15 minutes of the game, they were unable to make any serious. Afeez who scored four time in Sankata’s last match against APF was well marked by Sherpa defenders.

Yeti Himalayan Sherpa were brighter in counter moves as the defenders did fine job to intercept the final Sankata move and run the ball forward. Laxman Ruchal’s cross in 42^nd minute was not utilized by Segun, missing out good chance for the oranges.

Sankata Club found the equalizer in the second half when 65^th minute cross from Barsat Gurung was headed in by Rajeev Gurung.

Sankata could double their lead three minutes later when a long shot from Kalu Thapa was grabbed by Sherpa keeper Binaya Shreshtha, however he was already inside the goal line.

Himalayan Sherpa could find a goal in 89^th minute when Paslang headed a ball in Heman Gurung’s corner, however it was already late for them to come back in the game.

The super six looks tougher for Yeti Himalayan Sherpa club that now has to win their last match against Simrik Saraswati Youth Club and depend in the performances of other clubs ahead of them.