Himalayan Sherpa Club and Friends Club shared points after playing out a 0-0 draw in a Martyrs Memorial 'A' Division League match at the Dashrath Stadium on Tuesday.

The outcome of the drab affair meant both the sides' winless streak has stretched to five matches, with their league standings unchanged. Himalayan Sherpa are third from bottom with three points after as many draws and Friends are a point behind. Saraswoti Club are at the bottom of the pile without any points.

In an otherwise uneventful game, Himalayan Sherpa Club had their best chance in the stoppage time only for Tridev Gurung to waste a sitter. After dribbling past Friends' custodian Dev Limbu, the forward released the ball to Bhison Gurung rather than pulling the trigger himself with the goal gaping. Gurung ended up firing his shot above the bar.

Lamenting on the missed chances, Himalayan Sherpa coach Sanjeev Budathoki said, "Though we came up with attacking mentality, we failed to capitalise on a rare scoring chance."

The former Three Star custodian who took over the 'A' division outfit for the first time added: "Under pressure to win, we came into the match with a different strategy."

Friends Club threatened the Sherpa goal in the 43rd minute. Forward Uttam Gurung dribbled past Himalayan Sherpa defender but failed to give direction to a scorching shot.

In the 59th minutes, Sherpa goalie Kishor Giri denied Bishwa Adhikari, punching away his freekick to safety.

Himalayan Sherpa had another chance to break the deadlock in the 72nd minute, but Suraj Gurung's strike from the area was blocked by Friends' custodian Dev Gurung in a one-on-one situation.

Friends' Brazilian coach Marcus Dantan, had hoped of collecting three points in the match, vented anger at his players. "We could not play good football, both physically and technically. But one point is always better than losing a game," said the Brazilian, adding that they could still finish inside top six.

Sankata Club will take on Nepal Armed Police Force Club in the first match at the Dashrath Stadium on Wednesday. Chyasal Youth Club play Nepal Police Club in the other game.