The 15th Control Itahari Gold Cup football tournament is underway in Itahari, Sunsari, with exciting matches taking place. In the first quarter-final, United Kurseong FC from India defeated Rastriya Jagriti Club, Itahari with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the semi-finals.
Match Summary
- United Kurseong FC (India)
- Satyam Sharma – 21st minute
- Hem Raj Bhujel – 55th minute
- Rastriya Jagriti Club (Itahari, Sunsari)
- Alex – 11th minute
Satyam Sharma of United Kurseong FC was named Man of the Match, receiving a cash prize of NPR 10,000 and a medal for his performance.
Upcoming Matches
The second quarter-final match will be played on February 16 (Fagun 4) between:
- Sagarmatha Youth Club (Sundarharaicha, Morang)
- New Road Team (Kathmandu)
Sagarmatha Youth Club has been one of the top teams in recent years, having won the Itahari Gold Cup twice in the last three years.
Meanwhile, United Kurseong FC will face the winner of the Jhapa XI FC vs. Machhindra FC match in the semi-finals. The tournament is gaining momentum, with football fans eagerly waiting to see which team will lift the trophy.
