Satashi gold cup got underway on Tuesday at Satashidham, Jhapa.

Jhapa XI FC thrashed Pokhara XI 5-0 in the opening match. Jhapali also entered semifinals with the win.

Jhapa started the game in a blistered pace and opened the firing in 12th minute through African recruit Martins. Karna Limbu scored second in 17th minute. Limbu scored utilizing a pass from Yogesh Gurung.

Bishal Rai made it 3-0, utilizing a pass from Yogesh Gurung.

Khamir Gilsan scored fourth after the break. Karna Limbu scored his second in the wee hours.

Pokhara wasted a spot kick in 78th minute.

Yogesh Gurung became the man of the match. He received Rs 10,000.

Diamond of academy, MP India will take on Nepal APF on Wednesday.

Satashidham sporting club is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 5 lakhs. Runners up team will get Rs 2,50,000.