1st Patnali challenge cup got underway at Patnali, Dharan on Friday.

Godhuli Club, Dharan defeated Shantinagar FC, Itahari 3-2 in the opening match.

Milan Rai scored a hat trick for the winners. Santosh Neupane and Sushan Lama scored apiece for the losing side.

Hat trick hero Rai became the man of the match.

In a friendly match played in the opening day, Bishnupaduka ladies team defeated Patnali Ladies team by 1-0.