Jhapa XI FC has entered quarterfinals of 9th Bhaluwa Gold cup football tournament in Sunsari.

Jhapa XI FC defeated Rara FC, Dhankuta 1-0 on Friday at Bhaluwa, Duhabi.

Pratap Budhathoki scored the match winner in 11th minute and became the player of the match.

Birgunj United will play against UKFC, Darjeeling in the first quarterfinal match on Saturday.

GoalNepal is the official web partner of the event, which has a winning purse of NRs 4 lakh.