Birat Veteran A emerged victorious in the final of the 4th International Birat Veteran Championship, defeating Birat Veteran B 7-1. The match, held in Biratchowk, saw Birat Veteran A dominate from start to finish.
Match Highlights
Birat Veteran A took control of the match early, scoring 3 goals in the first half. Suraj Pradhan and Krishna Shakya both scored hat tricks, with Danny Rai adding 1 more goal. Birat Veteran B’s only goal came in the 48th minute from Nirmal Tamang, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. The game was entirely controlled by Birat Veteran A.
Individual Awards and Prizes
- Man of the Match: Krishna Shakya, awarded Rs. 1,500.
- Top Scorers: Krishna Shakya, Suraj Pradhan, and Harka Limbu, who shared a cash prize of Rs. 2,100.
- Best Goalkeeper: Meen Basnet, awarded Rs. 2,100.
- Best Defender: Saroj Basnet, awarded Rs. 2,100.
- Best Midfielder: Niru Limbu, awarded Rs. 2,100.
- Best Forward: Suraj Pradhan, awarded Rs. 2,100.
- Man of the Series: Danny Rai, awarded Rs. 3,100.
Prize Distribution
The first-place team, Birat Veteran A, received a cash prize of Rs. 101,111, while the second-place team, Birat Veteran B, received Rs. 50,555.
Special Guests
The match was attended by former Nepali captain and football legend Dev Narayan Chaudhary. Many former A Division players and national players, including Ganesh Lawati and Sanjib Budhathoki, were also present and participated in the match.
This thrilling championship showcased some of the best veterans in Nepali football, providing an exciting and memorable game for fans and players alike.
