Manang Marsyangdi and Jawalakhel Youth Club are competing today in the third quarter-final of 23rd Aaha! RARA Pokhara Gold Cup. The match will be played at Pokhara stadium at 2:30 pm.

Jawalakhel Youth Club defeated Machchindra 1-0 in the pre-quarters, while Manang marsyangdi got a bye and directly secured their place in the last 8. Manang marsyangdi and Jawalakhel have met only once in the history of Pokhara Gold Cup.

Jawalakhel, which participated for the first time in 2068, created a sensation by reaching the final in its first match.

However, Manang marsyangdi became an obstacle in the final. Manang marsyangdi prevented Jawalakhel from winning the title by winning the match 2-0. Jawalakhel is without a title so far, while Manang marsangdi is one of the most experienced teams with the highest number of winners of the Pokhara Gold Cup. So far, Manang has become the winner 6 times and the runner-up 5 times.

MMC has so far won the title in 2060, 2061, 2068, 2072, 2073 and 2076. Last year, MMC was defeated by APF.