Triple-Header Thrills at Dasarath Stadium: Army Dominates as Friends’ Club and Planning Boyz Make Their Mark
KATHMANDU – Dasarath Stadium hosted a thrilling National League 2082 triple-header, where Tribhuvan Army Football Club dominated Nepal Police Football Club, Friends’ Club secured a shutout win, and APF drew with Planning Boyz United. Friends’ Club Shuts Out Shree Bhagawati Kicking off the triple-header, Friends’ Club Kopundole display defensive solidity and clinical finishing to earn a 2-0 victory over Shree Bhagawati Club. After a goalless first half characterised by physical play and several yellow cards, Friends’ Club found their breakthrough early in the second period. Prashant Laksam proved to be the difference-maker, netting a quick-fire double in the 56th and 60th minutes. Despite a flurry of late substitutions and a cautioned performance from Shree Bhagawati’s keeper, Biwash Chaudhary, Friends’ Club held firm. Ashish Chapagain was singled out for his tireless work rate, taking home the Player of the Match honours.  APF and Planning Boyz United Share the Spoils The most closely contested match of the round saw APF Football Club and Planning Boyz United draw 1-1. APF captain Yubraaj Khadka lived a rollercoaster of emotions, scoring in the 22nd minute to give his side the lead, only to be cautioned with a yellow card later in the half. Planning Boyz refused to back down, and their persistence paid off in the 64th minute when Pujan Thapa found the equaliser. The match concluded in a tense atmosphere with a flurry of yellow cards issued in stoppage time to Suman Shrestha and Pratap Sing Rai. Planning Boyz’s Alex Willane was recognised as the standout performer for his role in securing the hard-earned point.  Army Overpowers Police in Second-Half Surge Tribhuvan Army Football Club delivered a masterclass in efficiency, turning a tight contest into a 4-1 rout of Nepal Police Football Club. The first half remained a balanced affair, with Nirajan Dhami opening the account for the Army in the 31st minute, only for Police’s Dasharath Giri to pull one back just before the break. However, the second half belonged entirely to the departmental side. Pemba Dorje Lama restored the lead in the 57th minute, and the relentless Nirajan Dhami secured his brace in the 70th minute to put the game out of reach. A late stoppage-time goal by substitute Kiran Sunar put the final nail in the coffin, earning Dhami a well-deserved Player of the Match nod for his offensive brilliance.
