Birtamode United defeat New Star Sunsari to clinch Panchthar Gold Cup

PHIDIM: Birtamode United club defeated New Star Sunsari 4--1 to clinch the title of Panchthar Gold Cup in Phidim, district headquarters, on Sunday.

National team striker Nawa Yug Shrestha broke the dead lock as early on 3rd minute of the game against run a play. New Star Sunsari's Nishan Limbu equalised on the 33rd minute of the game.

However, Birtamode United came out all guns blazing in the second half and Puspa Maden notched a goal in early exchange of second half.

Pujan Uvarkoti restored two goal lead to his team with a fine strike on the 57th minute.

In-form striker Nawayug Shrestha scored his second and team's fourth on the 75th minute to put game to bed and beyond the opponent's reach.

Shrestha, who scored six goals during the tournament, was adjudged man of the series and received Rs 10,000 in cash and TVS motorcycle.

Meanwhile, the winners Birtamode United bagged a purse of Rs 3,05,000 along with medals and trophy and runners-up received Rs 1,50,000 along with silver medals.

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