Tribhuvan Army FC secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nepal Police Club in the quarterfinals of the KP Oli Cup 2025. The match was held at ANFA Complex, Satdobato, and kicked off at 11:30 AM. Despite being the runner-up of this season’s Aha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup, Nepal Police Club struggled to challenge Army and failed to make an impact.
Match Summary
Tribhuvan Army dominated from the start, creating multiple goal-scoring chances. The opening goal came in the 19th minute, when Nawayug Shrestha finished brilliantly after receiving a precise assist from Gillespye Jung Karki, who delivered a great ball from the wing. Notably, Nawayug remained unsold in this season’s NSL auction, making his performance even more remarkable.
Army continued to press for a second goal and finally doubled their lead in the 82nd minute. Gillespye’s shot was saved by the Police goalkeeper, but the ball deflected back to Nawayug. Instead of going for goal again, he selflessly passed the ball to Dinesh Henjan, who slotted it into an empty net for a simple tap-in finish. Gillespye, who was bought by Kathmandu RayZrs for NPR 4 lakhs in the NSL auction, played a crucial role in both goals.
Match Stats
| Stats | Tribhuvan Army FC | Nepal Police Club |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | 17 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots Off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
| Offside | 1 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Man of the Match
With a goal and an assist, Nawayug Shrestha was named Man of the Match and received NPR 15,000 as a prize.
What’s Next?
Tribhuvan Army FC advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Sankata Club vs. APF FC quarterfinal match.
