Mangalbare: The New Road Team (NRT) Kathmandu has won the first “NRNA Ilam Gold Cup” football tournament held in Ilam.
In today’s final, NRT defeated Birtamod United Jhapa by 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a goalless drew in regulation time.
Hisuf Thapalia of Birtamod United was declared the player of the final match.
It may be noted that NRT had defeated host Redhorse Football Club in the semi-finals while Birtamod defeated Panchthar to book a place in the final.
Along with the Gold Cup, the winner received a cash prize of Rs 500,000 while the runner-up won a cash prize of Rs 300,000.
Mayor of Ilam municipality Kedar Thapa gave away prizes and certificates to the winners.
The tournament that began on January 20 was organized by Redhorse Football Club, Ilam.
Source: National News Agency Nepal