BARA: Birgunj United Club defeated defending champions CMG Club Sankata 1-0 and advanced to the semi-finals of the ninth Ruslan Simara Gold Cup here on Tuesday.

Amar Dangol scored the solitary goal of the match in the 16th minute.

Birgunj will meet Tribhuvan Army Club in Thursday’s semi-final match.

On Wednesday, Ruslan Three Star club will take on Morang Football Club in the first semi-final match.