Ncell cup: Manang scrape win over Machhindra

Written By Admin on Saturday, September 15, 2012 | 1:41 AM

KATHMANDU, SEP 15 -

‘A’ Division side Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi were made to dig deep against minnows Machhindra FC in their narrow 2-1 victory on Friday in their opening match of group ‘B’ of the Ncell Cup.

The match played at the Dashrath stadium saw Suvam Shrestha gave Machhindra an unlikely lead in the 29th minute. Machhindra were unable to maintain their lead as substitute Nirajan Malla equalized in the 69th minute. Manang then took the lead in the 70th minute as Sujal Shrestha scored what turned out to be the match-winning goal.

With this win Manang are currently sitting atop group ‘B’. Thursday’s opening match in group ‘A’ saw Three Star club held to a 1-1 draw by Iceberg Madhyapur Youth Association. 

Saturday’s fixtures sees Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club take on CMG Club Sankata in group ‘C’ while Nepal Police Club face Saraswoti Club in group ‘D’.


Source: http://www.ekantipur.com/2012/09/15/sports/ncell-cup-manang-scrape-win-over-machhindra/360267/

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