JHAPA, Nov 6: Kathmandu-based Church Boys' United claimed the title of the Surunga Gold Cup Tournament beating A Division tier Jhapa XI by 1-0 in the final played at Surunga, Jhapa on Friday.
Suman Lama's solo goal in the 27th minute helped Church Boys' defeat Jhapa that finished fourth in the recently concluded National League.
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Champion Church Boys' bagged Rs 2,51,111 along with trophy, while runner-up Jhapa pocketed Rs 1,51,111.
Jhapa had control over the game and created numerous goal opportunities but failed to convert them into goal. Suman Lama of Church Boys' was adjudged player-of-the-series, while Bishal Rai of Jhapa got player-of-the-match award.
Altogether eight teams from Nepal, India and Bhutan took part in the tournament.
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