Stalemate Saturday: National League Matchday 35 Ends in Parallel Draws
KATHMANDU – National League 2082 saw two 1–1 draws on Saturday. Strong defence and late pressure defined both games at the valley’s main stadium, with standout goalkeeping and balanced tactics on display. **Turgunpulatov Rescues Point for Bhagawati Against NRT** At Dasarath Stadium, 675 fans watched NRT and Shree Bhagawati play a tactical first half that ended scoreless, after which intensity rose in the second half. Shree Bhagawati scored in the 66th minute through Bakhromjon Turgunpulatov. NRT captain Anjan Bista equalised in stoppage time (90+4'). NRT’s Ashish Gurung received a red card. Turgunpulatov was named Player of the Match. ! **Khom Bahadur Shines as Nawa Jan Jagriti Holds Satdobato** At ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nawa Jan Jagriti Yuwa Club and Satdobato Youth Club also drew 1–1. Bikram Thokar gave Nawa Jan Jagriti a 26th-minute lead. Satdobato quickly equalised after sustained pressure. Nawa Jan Jagriti’s goalkeeper, Khom Bahadur Shrestha, made key late saves to secure the draw and earned the Player of the Match trophy. Both matches saw tactical second-half changes, with coaches Jeevan Sinkemana (NRT) and Bal Gopal Shahu (Satdobato) using their benches. NRT and Satdobato missed opportunities to improve their single-round-robin standings as the league nears its end.
