Football tourney

DAMAULI: Jalthal Club of Jhapa defeated Bishnu Paduka of Kaski 3-1 and advanced to the semi-finals of the third Bhimad Cup Football Tournament on Friday.

In the quarter-final match, Jalthal rode on a hat-trick from Karna Limbu, while Ajay Shrestha scored the consolation goal for Bishnu Paduka.

Limbu opened the scoring in the 18th minute before adding two more goals in the 35th and 44th minutes. Shrestha cut the deficit in the 57th minute. — HNS