ILAM: Jhapa-XI advanced to the final of the third International Invitational Mai Valley Gold Cup Football Tournament here on Thursday.

Jhapa defeated Nepal APF Club 1-0 in extra time riding on the solitary goal from Bishal Rai. After both the teams failed to score in regulation period, man-of-the-match Rai found the back of the nets moments before the final whistle. Jhapa will face Tribhuvan Army Club in the final on Saturday.