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Narrow Wins for Church Boys United, APF Football Club, and Sankata Club in National League Action

KATHMANDU – The National League featured closely contested matches. Church Boys United, APF Football Club, and Sankata Club each secured important victories. None of the three matches at Dasarath Stadium and ANFA Complex saw a margin greater than two goals. This underscores the league's growing competitiveness as the season nears its conclusion. **Dasarath Stadium Results** The action at Dasarath Stadium saw two home sides record clean-sheet victories. Sankata Club set the tone early in the afternoon, grinding out a 1-0 win over Shree Bhagawati Club. Although the first half was deadlocked, Sankata broke through in the 65th minute when midfielder Arun Lama finished from close range after a corner kick caused confusion, allowing them to secure the full three points. Later in the evening at the same venue, APF Football Club mirrored that scoreline in a high-stakes clash, defeating Tribhuvan Army Football Club 1-0. The match was physical, with APF's disciplined backline repeatedly intercepting crosses and blocking shots to neutralise one of the league's most potent attacks and preserve a vital shutout. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/TDf9ruuq9eno9naVca4qmnA7hzLbjsdE9Pn8JIs8.jpg) **Church Boys United Prevail in Lalitpur** In the only match at ANFA Complex, Church Boys United defeated Kankrebihar Club 2-1. Church Boys established their advantage with two first-half goals, both scored by their forwards. Kankrebihar scored in the second half, but Church Boys maintained possession in the closing minutes to secure the win, maintaining their position near the top of the table.

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Stalemate and Last-Minute Drama: A Double-Header at the ANFA Complex

The National League 2082 single round-robin at ANFA Complex in Lalitpur featured two 1-1 draws settled by late goals. NRT captain Anjan Bista scored in the 26th minute, but Laligurans equalised in the 90th through Ashish Gurung. Despite the late equaliser, Raj Bhusal earned Player of the Match for his strong performance. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/Euu2zEnCJxORhUjSx082Wqka9gSVliZij3k5yDZz.jpg) The late-afternoon match was similar. Jawalakhel Youth Club led after Boubacar Cissokho’s 22nd-minute goal, holding on until stoppage time. The tense contest included several yellow cards before Jagajeet Shrestha equalised for Satdobato in the 95th, earning Player of the Match. Both matches highlight the league’s competitive balance.

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Champions League Roundup: Bayern and Atleti Run Riot While Yamal Saves Barça’s Blushes

The Champions League Round of 16 kicked off with plenty of action. There were high-scoring games in Munich and Madrid, late drama in Newcastle, and a tough night for Liverpool’s defence in Istanbul. **Bayern Munich 6-1 Atalanta: The Olise Show** Continuing the night's high-scoring action, Bayern Munich cruised into the quarter-finals after a big win over Atalanta. Michael Olise stood out, scoring twice and providing a stylish assist. Bayern went up early: Stanišić scored from a short corner, then Olise added a second and assisted Gnabry for the third. After halftime, Jackson made it 4-0, Olise scored again, and Musiala added a sixth before Pašalić netted Atalanta’s late consolation. **Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham: Goalkeeping Horror Show** Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes took a big blow in Madrid after a rough start from young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. He was substituted after only 17 minutes because of several costly mistakes. 6th Min: Kinsky slipped while attempting to clear, allowing Julián Alvarez to set up Marcos Llorente for the opener. 14th Min: Antoine Griezmann found space at the edge of the area and finished into the corner for Atletico’s second goal. 15th Min: Another Kinsky blunder allowed Alvarez to make it 3-0. Guglielmo Vicario came on, but the match was already slipping away. Robin Le Normand scored a fourth for Atletico, then Pedro Porro got one back for Spurs. Alvarez scored again, and though Dominic Solanke netted late for Tottenham, they now face a tough challenge in the second leg. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/ICHi9OlTIZH4UnqUCFPK0Vf4XrgWvlz1x3ZraWHT.png) **Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona: Yamal the Saviour** At St. James' Park, Newcastle was just seconds from a famous win before Lamine Yamal scored. The home crowd was electric as Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 86th minute, finishing off a cross from Jacob Murphy. Newcastle was close to their first win over Barcelona since 1997, but things changed in injury time. Malick Thiaw fouled Dani Olmo, and Yamal calmly scored the penalty in the 96th minute. The teams head to Camp Nou with the score tied. **Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool: Set-Piece Sorrows** Liverpool’s corner-kick defence faltered again as Lemina’s header gave Galatasaray an early win in Istanbul. This was the tenth goal Liverpool has let in from a corner this season. They thought they had equalised in the 70th minute after a Dominik Szoboszlai corner, but VAR ruled out the goal for an Ibrahima Konaté handball. Now, Arne Slot’s team will need to come from behind at Anfield on March 18.

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Blue Thunder: India Demolish New Zealand to Rule the World Again

Blue Thunder: India Demolish New Zealand to Rule the World Again

AHMEDABAD – On a night of clinical execution and sheer power, India dismantled New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, successfully defending their T20 World Cup title. The victory before a raucous home crowd cemented India as the undisputed giants of the format. From the first ball, the Men in Blue played with an aggression the Black Caps could not match. India posted 255/5—the highest ever in a World Cup final—essentially batting New Zealand out before the second innings began. The foundation of this historic total was laid by Abhishek Sharma’s blistering start. His 18-ball half-century shattered records and put immediate pressure on the Kiwi bowlers. Sanju Samson expertly continued the momentum, playing the innings of his life. Samson’s 89 off 46 balls was a masterclass in clean hitting. He struck eight towering sixes that left New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner searching for answers. Despite a brief middle-order wobble when Jimmy Neesham claimed three wickets in a single over, including captain Suryakumar Yadav for a duck, India never slowed. Shivam Dube’s late assault kept the scoreboard moving at an unrelenting pace, pushing the target into the realm of the impossible. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/FuIkR3kSFGh8XEBC3jLEgZ35cxYVnS4s1YftSaw0.jpg) Faced with a daunting 256-run chase, New Zealand’s reply faltered after losing their openers early. Indian spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy choked the scoring in the middle overs, forcing Kiwi batters into risky shots that proved costly. Tim Seifert resisted with a gritty 52 but found little support. The climbing required run rate proved overwhelming, and the New Zealand middle order crumbled under pressure and precise Indian bowling. The final act of the evening belonged to Jasprit Bumrah, who once again proved why he is considered the world’s premier fast bowler. Returning for his second spell, Bumrah decimated the lower order with a display of pinpoint yorkers and deceptive slower balls, finishing with remarkable figures of 4 for 15. When the final wicket fell in the 19th over with New Zealand stranded at 159, it signalled the start of a massive celebration across the nation. This victory not only marks India’s second consecutive T20 World Cup trophy but also sets a new gold standard for how the shortest format of the game is played on the world stage. ---

Gemini said Samson and Dube Star as India Edge England in Wankhede Thriller to Secure World Cup Final Berth

Gemini said Samson and Dube Star as India Edge England in Wankhede Thriller to Secure World Cup Final Berth

MUMBAI – India fended off a spirited England fightback to win by 7 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The win puts India in the ICC T20 World Cup Final against New Zealand. After losing Abhishek Sharma early, India posted 253/7, driven by power-hitting. Sanju Samson led the Indian innings with a blistering 89 off 42 balls, including 8 boundaries and 7 sixes. He dominated the English pace attack, scoring freely against both Jofra Archer and Sam Curran. This was his second consecutive half-century of the tournament. Ishan Kishan contributed 39, while Shivam Dube added a quick 43, keeping the run rate up during the middle overs. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma’s late surge added 63 runs in the last four overs, taking India past 250 and leaving the English bowlers struggling. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/4zSAkKILDBkH7smDXSvVzn9fXkEkrncH3WnVNQhX.jpg) Chasing 254 was always going to be a mountain to climb. England’s ascent began poorly: Jasprit Bumrah struck in the opening over to remove Harry Brook, and Phil Salt soon fell cheaply. The first key turning point came with the arrival of young Jacob Bethell. Playing the innings of his life, Bethell smashed 105 off just 48 deliveries. His 7 sixes brought England within striking distance and briefly silenced the partisan Mumbai crowd. A second turning point unfolded as Will Jacks joined Bethell, adding an aggressive 35. Together, they turned a lopsided contest into a genuine nail-biter that went down to the final moments. Despite the onslaught, India’s death-over specialists excelled. The first key turning point came in the 18th over, when Jasprit Bumrah returned and conceded just 6 runs under pressure, swinging the momentum back to the hosts. The second pivotal moment was the final over, assigned to Shivam Dube, who had to defend 30 runs against England’s lower-order batters. England fought until the last ball, but Dube’s discipline ensured India won by 7 runs. England’s resilience was commendable, but India’s depth was decisive. The win propelled them into the final, giving them momentum as they aim to end their ICC trophy drought.

Allen’s Historic Blitz Propels New Zealand into T20 World Cup Final

Allen’s Historic Blitz Propels New Zealand into T20 World Cup Final

KOLKATA – New Zealand clinically dismantled South Africa by nine wickets at Eden Gardens, securing their place in the ICC T20 World Cup final. Carrying momentum from a strong start, Finn Allen seized the night and broke both the game and the record books. He scored a century in 33 balls, setting the World Cup record for the fastest hundred. **The First Innings: Proteas Stumble** Winning the toss, the Black Caps chose to field and quickly validated the decision. South Africa struggled against Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie, who each took two wickets and stifled early scoring. Despite Marco Jansen’s unbeaten 55 offering late resistance, South Africa could only reach 169/8. On Eden Gardens’ pitch, a total below 170 felt vulnerable against New Zealand’s deep batting lineup, especially given the clinical performance earlier in the innings. Allen launched the chase aggressively in the Powerplay, scoring the bulk of his runs in the first six overs and seizing momentum from the outset. His unbeaten century, a blend of precision and force, featured 10 boundaries. Seifert supported with a composed 58, providing stability while Allen dominated. Together they dismantled South Africa’s attack, enabling New Zealand to chase the target in 12.5 overs and finish at 173/1. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/CU4hJqQpYW3R35qqr2cR9Tj3a1r4jtQrAfxcPFu1.jpg) As a result of New Zealand's dominant chase, South Africa's defeat stings all the more. After an unbeaten group stage, the Proteas faltered under knockout pressure again and could not counter Allen’s aggression. **Looking Ahead to Ahmedabad** New Zealand now advances to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the final. After narrowly missing the title in 2021, the Black Caps look determined to claim their maiden T20 crown. They will face the winner of Thursday’s second semi-final between hosts India and England.

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