Damak football academy has entered semifinals of 3rd Sandakpur gold cup football tournament in Ilam.

Damak defeated hosts Deurali sporting club 4-2 on penalties on Friday.

Both teams played 1-1 draw in a regulation time before inviting a spot kick battle.

Samir Limbu became the player of the match.

Nawa Prayas yuwa club Taplejung will play against Birtamod United Jhapa on Saturday.

The championship has a winning purse of NRs 1,51,000.