Udayapurgadhi gold cup got underway at Nepaltar, Udayapur on Saturday.

Udayapurgadhi rural municipality defeated Asari FC 5-4 on penalties in the opening match. Both teams played 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Praful Gurung became the man of the match and received Rs 2,000 cash.

The championship has a winning purse of Rs 1 lakh. Runners up team will get Rs 50,000.