Pujan memorial knockout football championship got underway at Goldhap, Jhapa on Saturday.

Nawa Yuwa Pashupati club Itahari defeated Gorkha Boys Kakarvitta on penalties. Both teams played 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Kuttidanda Ilam will play against Munal club Chandragadhi on Sunday.

The championship has a winning purse of Rs 1 lakh.