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2021-10-04

Rising Club Dharan ensure playoffs berth, Lumbini Futsal relegated

The Rising Club Dharan became the third club to secure playoffs berth in the 'A' Division National Futsal League on Monday.

Rising Club defeated table toppers Sports Castle Pokhara 6-4 with Milan Rai scoring a brace and Rewosh Maskey, Biku Tamang, Sudip Gurung and Bishan Shrestha scoring one each. Sumit Shrestha, Suren Budha Magar, Kishor Gurung and Dipesh Ghale scored for Sports Castle.

In the second match of the day, Lumbini Futsal were relegated after losing 5-4 to Machhindra Sky Goals. Dip Sen Thakuri, Suvet Lama, Manoj Rai and Sabin KC scored for Sky Goals and Lumbini's Sabin Magar scored an own goal. Sujan Thapa scored twice and Rupen Baraili and Devashish Sharma scored for Lumbini.

A minute of silence was observed to mourn the death of former FIFA referee Laba Khatri who passed away on Monday morning before the start of games today.

Futsal 5 Dharan will play Prabhatpheri Youth Club, Dhuku Futsal take on Jharna Sports Club and Sabin Memorial will play Sankhamul Futsal in the final round of group games on Tuesday.

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2021-10-04

Former FIFA referee Laba Khatri dies

Former FIFA referee and General Secretary of Referee Association Laba Khatri passed away on Monday. He was 50.

Khatri was pronounced dead at Mediciti Hospital where he was rushed after falling down in bathroom at his home.

Khatri was working as referee instructor having retired from referring in 2018. He is survived by his wife and son.

Meanwhile, Khatri's body will be kept at ANFA premises from 12:10 pm for final tributes.

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2021-10-04

Nepal aims to maintain winning momentum against Sri Lanka

Nepal's head coach Abdullah Almutairi said they are going to face a difficult test against Sri Lanka but hope to walk away with three points when the two sides meet in the SAFF Championship on Monday.

After winning their first match against Maldives by 1-0, courtesy of Manish Dangi's goal, Nepal face Sri Lanka in the second match. Sri Lanka had lost to Bangladesh by 1-0 in their opening match.

Abdullah said Sri Lanka was going to be difficult for Nepal. "It is not going to be easy. I hope we can collect the points," he said. He said Sri Lanka had all the potential to surprise Nepal having lost their first match. "They are good and strong team. They played well against Bangladesh even after their player was sent off. We hope to take advantage of their aggressive tackling in the game," he said.

Abdullah also was thankful towards Sri Lankan coach who praised Nepal's playing style. "I would thank him for his words but I will be happy only if I take all the three points," he said.

The last time Nepal faced Sri Lanka was in 2016 in Bangabandhu Gold Cup when Bimal Gharti Magar gave Nepal a 1-0 win. The two teams have met 17 times with Nepal winning in three occasions and losing six times.

The match will be played at National Stadium in Male. It will kick-off at 21:45 NST.

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2021-10-03

Sankhamul qualify for play-offs, Jharna Sports relegated

Sankhamul Futsal became the second team to qualify for the playoffs of the 'A' Division National Futsal League 2078 after defeating Jharna Sports Club 7-0 on Sunday. The defeat meant Jharna are relegated from the top-tier.

Jenish Prajapati scored a hat-trick, Aruj Singh, Krijal Khadka, Yugesh Shrestha and Sabin Khadka scored one each for Sankhamul in the big win. Jharna, pointless after eight rounds of matches, are four points behind Lumbini Futsal and even a win in the final round won't keep them up.

In other match, Abhinash Tamang scored six goals in Sabin Memorial FC's 8-4 win over Prabhatpheri Youth Club. Manoj Gurung scored the other two goals for Sabin Memorial. Dona Thapa also hit a brace and Akhilesh Karki and Nabin Lama scored one each for Prabhatpheri. Sabin Memorial are still in contention for the playoffs spot.

Dhuku Futsal Hub defeated Machhindra Sky Goals 7-5. Both the teams with 10 points each after eight rounds of matches are out of running for playoffs berth.

Bikrant Narsingh Rana scored four for Dhuku. Amit Lama, Urken Sherpa and Prasiddha Magar also got into the scoresheet for Dhuku. Amit Tamang scored twice and Manoj Rai, Aashish Suman and Sanjog Chamling were the scorers for Sky Goals.

The Rising Club Dharan and Sports Castle Pokhara will play the first match on Monday. The second match will be between Lumbini Futsal and Machhindra Sky Goals Kathmandu.

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