BIRATNAGAR- Shangrila Football Club Morang secured their place in the final of the esteemed ‘Birat Gold Cup football tournament following an exhilarating triumph over departmental team APF, culminating in a 4-3 victory.
In a gripping first semi-final showdown hosted at the Martyr Stadium on Wednesday evening, Shangrila Football Club emerged triumphant in the tie-breaker round.
Despite a relentless exchange of attacks, neither side managed to find the back of the net during the regulation 90 minutes of play. The deadlock persisted through the additional 30 minutes of extra time.
The tension peaked as the match proceeded to a tie-breaker.
In the tie-breaker, both teams demonstrated their prowess by scoring three goals each, heightening the suspense.
Ultimately, the victor was determined by the ‘sudden death’ rule, with Shangrila Football Club showcasing composure to clinch the win and progress to the tournament’s final.
