Kathmandu, Dec 23

Shankhamul Futsal advanced to the final of the Red Bull Futsal League here today.

Shankhamul defeated Tahachal Futsal 11-8 in aggregate despite losing 7-2 in the second leg match of the semi-final on Friday. Shankhamul had won the first leg match 9-1.

Sunil Basnet completed a hat-trick for Tahachal, while Sujit Budhathoki netted two and Bishal Gurung and Anil Tamang scored one each. Sher Bahadur Thapa Magar and Biplav Dhoj Shah replied for Shankhamul. Tahachal goalkeeper Bishal Gurung was named the man-of-the-match.

Shankhamul Futsal will face Samakhusi Futsal in the championship match. The final is slated for January 7 next year. The biggest futsal tournament of the country is organised by AMA Events under the sponsorship of Red Bull. A total of 16 teams from the valley took part in the tournament played home-and-away format.

The winning team will received one million rupees, while the runners-up will get Rs 500,000. Likewise, the best player of the tournament and the best goalkeeper will earn Rs 50,000 each.