Biratnagar, February 24

Defending champions Rum Pum Jhapa-XI advanced to the final of the Birat Gold Cup Football Tournament here on Wednesday.

Jhapa defeated Nepal APF Club 2-0 in the first semi-final of the tournament. Buddha Chemjong provided the lead to Jhapa in the 14th minute, while Wilson Kandawa doubled the tally in the 78th minute. Karna Limbu of Jhapa was named the man-of-the-match.

Jhapa will now take on the winners of the match between Nepal Police Club and Morang Football Club.