1st Taplejung gold cup got underway in Fungling, Taplejung on Thursday.

Jute Bikash football academy Itahari defeated Manabhara youth sporting club 5-4 on penalties to enter semifinals.

Both teams played 1-1 draw in a regulation time.

Anup Sendang became the player of the match.

Taplejung gold cup organizing committee is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of NRs 3 lakh.