In the first league round match under boys´ section, Little Flowers´ English School, Jhapa were held to a 1-1 draw by Siddhartha Vanasthali, Kathmandu at the Dasharath Stadium. [break]
In the competitive first half, Little Flowers´ opened the scoring in the 17th minute through a freekick from Samir Gurung but they were unable to continue with their tune in the second half and conceded the equalizer in the 46th minute. Kavi Khadka scored for Vanasthali.
Siddhartha Vanasthali dominated the second half of the match and created some attractive chances but were unable to find the back of the net.
With a brace from Avinash Bhujel, Haraicha Model School, Morang, saw off Niten Memorial School (NIMS), Kathmandu, 3-1. Bhujel netted in the 15th and 17th minutes while Prabin Gyawali added another in the 70th minute to ensure the team´s victory. Pema Nima Sherpa pulled one back for NIMS in the 79th minute.
Likewise, Birendra Sainik, Bhaktapur, thrashed Surya Jyoti Higher Secondary School, Surkhet, 3-0. Tirtha Khatri, Krishna Gole and Sanjeev Rana Magar scored one each for the winning side in the 9th, 28th and 56th minute respectively.
In the league matches under girls´ section, Jana Jyoti Higher Secondary School, Rautahat, and Radhika Higher Secondary School, Morang, registered convincing victories at the Chyasal grounds.
Riding on four goals of Yashoda Lama, Jana Jyoti hammered Water Park English Medium High School, Banke, 8-0. Sapana Lama completed her hat-trick and Punam Lamichane added another.
Likewise, Radhika thrashed Arniko Higher Secondary School, Nawalparasi, 9-0. Manamaya Limbu and Indira Rai scored a hat-trick each for Radhika. Kavita Dhimal, Deepa Neupane and Muna Rai scored one each.
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