MPC routs Sankata; BUC upsets BBC; MFC beats MC; APF again locks horns with NRT

February 2, 2006
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Mahendra Police Club (MPC) routed Sankata Club (SC) 4-1 and Gyanendra Armed Police Force Team (APF) played to a goalless draw against spirited New Road Team (NRT) at Dashrath Stadium while Boys Union Club (BUC) beat Brigade Boys Club (BBC) 2-0 and Machhindra Football Club (MFC) beat Mahabir Club (MC) at Halchowk Stadium in the ANFA Martyrs’ San Miguel A Division League Football Tournament today.

In-form striker Jumanu Rai scored a hat trick to lead MPC to victory. The rout began with Arjun Rijal, a U-19 player, putting MPC ahead in the 13th minute. Goals by Rai in the 29th, 39th and 90+1 minute completed the rout of Sankata. Raj Kumar Ghising scored a face saving goal for SC. MPC has 55 points and is in second position.

At the other match at Dashrath Stadium, Armed Police Force played out to a goalless draw against a spirited NRT team to remain in 5th position.

Elsewhere at Halchowk Stadium, Hari Thakuri drew first blood for BUC in the 22nd minute. Nigerian import Mark B Afam doubled the tally later to beat BBC 2-0.

In the other match at the stadium, MFC beat MC 1-0 through Gudiya Rai. He struck the fastest goal so far in the league in just 23rd seconds to provide the Red Lions a great roar. MFC is now at third from bottom and leapfrogged Mahabir Club with better goal difference.