9th Himalayan Gold Cup got underway in Butwal, Rupandehi on Sunday.

Pharsatikar Academy entered quarterfinal defeating Nawa Yuwa Khelkud tatha Sanskritik Pariwar 3-2 on penalties in the opener of 9th Himalayan Gold Cup at Himalayan Primary school, Kanchanpur-4, Dio, Butwal, Rupandehi.

The teams played 1-1 draw in the regulation time to force the match to spot-kick battle.

Yojan Thapa had scored for Pharsatikar Academy while Aman Thapa had netted for Nawa Yuwa.

Murgiya FC will face United Kapilvastu in the second pre-quarterfinal today.

Himalayan Community Development Centre is organizing the knock-out tournament that has a winning purse of Rs.1,11,111. Runners-up will receive Rs.55,555.