Defending champions, APF FC has entered semifinals of Birat gold cup football tournament in Biratnagar, Morang.

APF FC defeated Lhayul Druk FC 2-1 in a tight match played at Sahid Maidan.

Hari Karki (3') and Armand Beudom (P) scored apiece for the winners. Fofona Ibrahim scored one for Bhutanese side.

Armand Beudom became the player of the match and received NRs 11,000.

Birat gold cup trust is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of NRs 20,15,000.