ILAM: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club defeated Tribhuvan Army Club 1-0 and advanced to the final of the fourth International Invitational Mai Valley Gold Cup here on Friday.

Anjan Bista’s solitary goal in the second half was enough for MMC to enter the final. Bista, who netted the match winning goal in the 58th minute, was named the man-of-the-match and he got Rs 10,000.

The second semi-final match will be played between Nepal APF Club and Ruslan Three Star Club on Saturday. The final is slated for Monday. — HNS