Nepal Police Club progressed into the quarter-finals of the 24th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup after they stunned hosts Sahara Club 1-0 at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara on Tuesday.

Ujjawal Rai scored the only goal in the 37th minute, scoring directly from a corner. Sahara goalkeeper Santosh Mahat stretched in full to establish connection with the ball but Rai’s curling corner found the top corner.

The defeat eliminated Sahara from the tournament.

Police will face Brigade Boys Club UK, who received a bye, in the last eight.

Tribhuvan Army Club, Three Star Club and Black Bulls FC Uzbekistan have already secured their places in the quarter-finals after receiving a bye.

Armed Police Force Club and Machhindra Club will vie against each other on Wednesday.