16th Aaha! RARA Gold Cup
16th Aaha! RARA Gold Cup
2018-01-23 | Pokhara | Played | Referee: Shrawan Lama
Attendance: 1500
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FT
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Far Western SC
Dhan Bahadur Thapa ( 24' ),
Mani Ram Chaudhary ( 77' ),
Rakesh Hamal ( 90+1' ),
GOAL.GOAL.GOAL. Rakesh Hamal scores for Far West.
FULL TIME. Far West wins the match 3-0. Thanks for being with us.
Three minutes of added time.
We can see frustration among Sahara club players. Their body language suggests they are not happy with the score line.
Sahara on the move, Far West goalie Amanat comes out of his den to save the ball.
Five minutes to go. Far West are leading 2-0.
Dhaniram OUT, Bhagiram IN - Far West XI
Just 10 minutes left. Far West 2 Sahara Club 0 !
GOAL.GOAL.GOAL ! Far West XI doubles the lead. What a header from MANI RAM CHAUDHARY (MAX). Sahara club players and their fans are STUNNED !
Richard Pun OUt, Ranjit IN - Sahara Club. Final sub for them.
Bishon Gurung's beautiful shot is well saved by Amanat Shiekh, Far West goalie.
Just 20 minutes left on the clock. Far West XI are working hard to maintain 1-0 lead.
Another miss from Sahara club. Bijaya Shresth again. Far West XI are defending 1-0 lead. Can they maintain this lead?
Bhison feeds a nice pass to advancing Bijay Shrestha. Oh hoo he misses a very good chance. We can see Sahara coach Kiran Shrestha under huge frustration.
30 mins left on the clock. Far West are defending, Sahara are attacking!
It is all about Sahara in the second half. They are pressing hard for an equalizer. Tridev passes the ball to Bijaya Shrestha, he misses a very good chance.
Uttam Gurung OUT, Phurba Lama IN - Sahara
Sahara club is trying to build pressure. They are trailing by a goal.
What a chance for Sahara club. Tridev Gurung misses a sitter from six yard distance.
Bijaya Gurung OUT, Bijay Shrestha IN - Sahara Club
Free kick to Sahara. They look recharged after the break. May be effect of RedBull energy drink. Uttam Gurung takes a free kick but not in the target again.
Second half starts..
HALF TIME. Far West XI are 1-0 up against Sahara Club. Stick with us for second half action.
Three minutes of added time.
Free kick to Far West. Maniram Chaudhary takes the kick, Sahara skipper Uttam Gurung comes to the rescue for Sahara.
Five minutes remaining for a break.
Binod Gurung runs with the ball, we can see compact Far West defense line. Can he penetrate inside? Nope. He fails to guide the ball upfront.
Sahara earns a free kick. Uttam Gurung is good free kick taker. He steps in but he hits the forest of legs.
Far West XI is now controlling the match. Which team is your best team?
30 mins gone, Far West are 1-0 up against hosts Sahara.
We can see Far West XI warm benchers are still celebrating
GOAAL.GOAL.GOAL! Far West XI takes a lead. Dhan Bahadur Thapa scores in a rebounded ball off goalie Bishal Shrestha.
Binod Gurung from Sahara makes a fantastic run but he is unable to utilize the chance.
Twenty minutes into the match. Both teams are goalless. Remember, you can send SMS goal to 35001 to get match updates on your cell phone.
Good chance for Sahara. Uttam Gurung comes closer but his shot goes little above the bar.
Dhan Bahadur Thapa is yellow carded for a foul to Sahara goalie Bishal Shrestha.
Both teams are now engaging in midfield battle. Who do you think will score first?
Ten minutes into the match. Both teams are goalless. What is your final prediction?
Sahara earns a free kick after Naresh Chaudhary fouls on Tridev Gurung. Uttam Gurung takes the kick, but not in the right direction.
Impressive turn out here at Pokhara stadium. Which team are you supporting?
First attempt from FW XI. Good long ranger from Chetan but Sahara goalie Bishal Shrestha nicely saves the ball.
Sahara Club: Bishal Shrestha (GK), Man Bahadur Tamang (C), Laxman GC, Aashish Gurung, Saroj Yonjan, Tridev Gurung, Bhison Gurung, Uttam Gurung, Gaurav Budhathoki, Binod Gurung, Richard Pun
FWXI: Chetan Tharu (C), Amanat Shiekh (GK), Narendra Chaudhary, Rakesh Hamal, Krishna Chhetri, Madhab Bhandari, Rangal Chaudhary, Philip Tamang, Binod KC, Maniram Chaudhary, Dhan Bahadur Thapa
Peeeeep!
We are all set to go. Are you ready for the match?
Sahara club players have also started warm up. The match will kick off at 3 PM.
We are updating you all from Pokhara. Sahara club is giving away two scooters. One for the MVP and another for one lucky spectator.
Warm, sunny day out here in Pokhara. Sadly we won't see large number of spectators this edition. Two parapets are being demolished for new stadium. The organizers have set up makeshift parapets.
Both teams have arrived at the venue. They will soon start warm up session.
Hello and Namaskar. Welcome to you all from Pokhara. This is the opening match of 16th Aaha! RARA Gold Cup.