TAC defeat Morang FC, enter final
Chitawan, October 27
Tribhuvan Army Club advanced to the final of the 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield International Invitational Football Tournament here at the Campachaur grounds today.
The Armymen defeated Morang Football Club 2-0 in the first semi-final match of the tournament. Santosh Tamang and Raju Tamang scored a goal each to guide TAC to the final. TAC will take on the winners of Friday’s second semi-final match between CMG Club Sankata and Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club.
After a goalless first half, Santosh opened the scoring in the 66th minute before Raju doubled the tally a minute later.
Santosh Tamang was named the man-of-the-match and received Rs 10,000. The winners of the tournament will receive Rs 300,000 along with the trophy, while the runners-up will earn Rs 150,000.