PALPA: Kathmandu and Taplejung advanced to the semi-finals of the ANFA Women’s Football League here on Monday.

Kathmandu defeated Jhapa 2-0 in the quarter-final match played in Palpa. Muna Tamang and Preeti Rai scored one each for Kathmandu.

In another match, Taplejung recorded a 1-0 win against Kailali riding on the solitary goal from Anushka Sherpa.

Similarly, Rautahat and Morang booked their places in the last four from the matches played in Syangja. Rashmi Kumari Ghishing scored a brace as Rautahat saw off Sarlahi 2-0.

Likewise, Saru Limbu scored four goals alone in Morang’s 4-1 victory over Nawalparasi, who got their consolation goal from Hina Rana.