The Pokhara side defeat Kathmandu’s Sankhamul 4-2 in the final match to secure the trophy of the first edition of the ‘A’ Division National Futsal League.

The Kathmandu-based side, who down The Rising Club Dharan 4-3 in extra time in the second qualifier match, take on the host city’s club in the final match today.

Kishor Gurung and Sumit Shrestha hat-tricks help the home giants come from behind to beat the Dharan-based club 8-6 in the qualifier 1 of the ‘A’ Division National Futsal League.

The Pokhara-based side overcome Sankhamul 3-1 and book their place in the eliminator after Futsal 5 succumbed to a 6-2 defeat against Prabhatpheri.

The Dharan-based side beat the table toppers 6-4 to reach the playoffs of the ‘A’ Division National Futsal League. The second team of Qualifier 1 will be decided today.

Sankhamul thump relegated Jharana 7-0 to move up to second while Sabin Memorial keep their top-four hopes alive with an 8-4 win over Prabhatpheri.

The Pokhara-based club defeat Futsal 5 Dharan 3-2 to amass 22 points after seven wins while Lumbini Futsal have just four points after a 6-5 loss to The Rising Club Dharan.

Sports Castle lead the standings with 19 points after a 2-0 win over Sabin Memorial while second-placed Sankhamul have 15 points following a 2-2 draw against Sky Goals.

The 7-5 victory sends Futsal 5 joint second with Sankhamul on 14 points but the latter have a match on their hand.

Unbeaten Sports Castle thrash Jharana Sports Club 5-1 to open a two-point lead over second placed Sankhamul Futsal, also unbeaten, with only three round matches left.

The Dharan-based team join leader Sports Castle of Pokhara with a 5-3 victory over Dhuku.

The home city's team edge Machhindra Sky 8-3 to move two points clear atop the 'A' Division National Futsal League.

The title favourites edge rivals Dhuku 6-2 to register third win in a row while Sabin Memorial and The Rising miss chance to climb on top after 5-5 draw.

Hat-tricks each from national football team striker Bijay Gurung and Sumit Shrestha inspired Sports Castle, backed by loud home supporters, to a comprehensive win.

Sankhamul beat leaders Rising 5-2, Sabin Memorial thump Jharana 7-1 while Dhuku fail to win third match in a row.