Mechi Netralaya Kakarvitta football training centre defeated Nepal Army 4-3 on penalties to enter semifinals of Mai Valley gold cup football tournament.

Both teams played 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Goalie Dinesh Thapa Magar became the man of the match and received Nrs 10,000 cash.

Kakarvitta will play against Himalayan Sherpa in semifinal match on Sunday.

On Saturday, Dauphins will play against Nepal Police club.

Mai Valley FC is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of Nrs 7 lakh.