22nd Tilottama gold cup got underway at ANFA academy Butwal on Saturday.

Far West XI defeated Current Rupandehi XI 3-1 in the opening match.

Faguram Tharu scored a brace while Saumya Hardik scored another for the winners. Fode Fofona scored one for Rupandehi.

Two goal hero Tharu became the player of the match and received NRs 11,111.

Himalayan Sherpa will play against Three Star club on Sunday.

Rupandehi DFA is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of NRs 11,11,111.