A hat-trick from Suman Lama guided Nepal Police Club to a 5-0 thumping of Saraswoti Club in Jaycees Bikash Running Shield match played in Campachaur, Narayangadh on Friday.

Lama put Police ahead in the very first minute of the match which was completely dominated by the departmental side. Nir Kumar Rai doubled Police’s lead in the 24th minute as the first half ended with a two goal cushion for them. There was no respite for Saraswoti in the second half as Police continued with their dominance. Hem Tamang found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, Lama was yet again involved with an assist as Tamang had converted his pass.

The second half witnessed Lama complete his hat-trick as he added two more goals in the 78th and the 84th minute. Lama, who scored the tournament’s first hat-trick, was adjudged the player-of-the-match and bagged Rs 10,000 in cash prize.

Saraswoti had very limited opportunities against the departmental side. A Ramesh Ghishing free-kick in the 62nd minute was saved by Police custodian Sudarshan Choudhary. Saraswoti have themselves to blame for a few other wasted chances.

Bikash Running Shield, the tournament which has been in existence for the past 45 years in Narayangadh and previously hosted by Bikash Shield Committee, is being organized by Jaycees Narayangadh this year. Winners of the tournament will walk away with Rs 666,666. Armed Police Force take on Jhapa XI on Saturday.