ILAM: Manebhanjyang Football Club of Darjeeling entered the semi-finals of the sixth Maivalley Gold Cup here with a 2-1 victory over Jhapa- XI Football Club at the Thulo Tundikhel on Saturday.

Pinsai Lothang scored a brace for Manebhanjyang, while Saroj Karki netted a goal for Jhapa- XI. Lothang put Manebhanjyang ahead in the 23rd minute and he doubled the tally in the 48th minute. Karki pulled one back for Jhapa-XI in the 84th minute but it was too late for them to stage a comeback.

Lothang was named the man of the match and he earned Rs 10,000. Manebhanjyang will now face the winners of the match between Qatar Airways Martyrs Memorial A Division League champions San Miguel Machhindra Club and Rupandehi-XI.

On Sunday, Tribhuvan Army Club will take on Sankata Club.