Pathari Sporting Club has advanced to the final of the Ward Chairman’s Cup 2078 organized by Damak Municipality ward no. 3. Pathari defeated Mangalbare 11 1-0 to enter the final. 

In one added time, Pathari Sporting’s no. 19 Niraj Pariyar (Kauli) scored the decisive goal which proved to be enough to take his team to the final. Mangalbare couldn’t capitalize on their chances to score, however. 

Pathari’s Niraj was declared the player of the match and received Rs. 4000 in cash. Tomorrow, in the second semifinal, Samajik Youth Club, Kathmandu will face off against hosts Damak Ward no. 3.

The tournament is being held at the proposed International Madan Bhandari Stadium, with the support of Damak Municipality. The winner of the Ward Chairman's Cup, which includes eight teams, will receive medals, trophy and certificates, as well as Rs. 111,000 in cash, while the runner-up team will receive Rs. 55,000. A departmental cash prize will be awarded to the best player in the competition.