Aaha Rara Gold Cup – Host Sahara Claim Maiden Title

Hosts Sahara FC defeat Laxmi Hyundai MMC 1-0 to claim their first Aaha Rara Gold Cup.

Saroj Dahal on loan from Laxmi Bank Three Star Club headed the sole goal in the game to sanction Sahara FC their first ever title in the tournament.

The First half of the game remained goal less, however it was MMC that dominated the play in the first half. Hosts Sahara were busy in stopping MMC attack, however the league winners failed to create strong final shots that compelled them to remain identical at the end of the first half.

Sahara FC added a lead in their name when Saroj Dahal headed a corner delivery from the best midfielder of the tournament, Heman Gurung in 55^th minute.

Although MMC coach Hari Om Shrestha attempted for a comeback with couple of fresh legs, bringing Sulav Maskey, Nirajana Malla and Shiva Shrestha in the second half, MMC failed to register sixth title in a single season.

Heman Gurung of Sahara FC was adjudged the best player of the tournament while the best players and the coaches in the tournament are as follows.

1. Best Goalkeeper – Sagar Gurung – Sahara FC

2.  Best Defender – Peter Segun – Sahara FC

3. Best Midfielder – Heman Gurung – Sahara FC

4. Best Forward – Sujal Shrestha – LH MMC

5. Best Coach – Kiran Shrestha – Sahara FC