Football

Ten-man Jawalakhel beats APF

By Khabarhub

January 23, 2020

KATHMANDU: Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) grabbed a win against Nepal APF Football Team with a score of 1-0 in ongoing Martyr’s Memorial ‘A’ Division League at Dashrath Stadium on Thursday.

Although JYC had better passing in the first half, they could not get control of the ball. JYC’s keeper Tekendra Thapa was shown a red card in the second half in the 57th minute for committing a handball outside the box.

Even though JYC was one man down, they scored a goal in the 71st minute by Fode Fofana. Fofana scored a one-touch goal which leaving the APF keeper speechless.

APF also had their fair share of chances, one of which was a one on one chance for Aashish Lama which was saved well by Takendra in the 45th minute.

Man of the Match award is given to JYC’s Fode Fofana for his overall performance.