Satdobato Youth Club defeated Friends Club 1-0 to maintain their perfect start in the Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2023 on Saturday.
Dipak Raj Singh Thakuri scored in the third minute of added time to secure the last-gasp winner for Satdobato in the final game of the day at Dasharath Stadium. Satdobato are behind leaders Church Boys United only due to goal difference on the table.
In the other matche, Sankata Club defeated Nepal Police Club 3-0 to secure their first win of the league while condemning Nepal Police to their third straight defeat of the league.
Ganesh Hamal scored Sankata's first in the 12 minute at Chyasal Stadium. Sankata had to wait until the 80th minute when Roshan Pahari doubled their advantage before Suraj Jeu Thakuri sealed the win six minutes later.
Jawalakhel Youth Club dropped points for the first time as they played out a goalless draw against APF Football Club at Dasharath Stadium.
After a goalless first half, APF were reduced to 10 men in the 70th minute when Adama Doumbia was shown a red card and given marching orders by referee Prajwal Chhetri. Chhetri had initially shown Doumbia a yellow card but after Doumbia confronted the referee over the card, Chhetri produced the red card. It was the first red card of the ongoing league.
Jawalakhel, however, could not take advantage of the numerical advantage and had to settle for a point.
Winless defending champions Machhindra Football Club will look to earn first points against Manang Marsyangdi Club at ANFA Complex while NRT will play against Tribhuvan Army Football Club at Chyasal Stadium. Both the matches will kick-off at 2:30 pm.
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