Three Star Club has entered semi-finals of 23rd Aaha! RARA gold cup by defeating Bhutan's Paro FC.

In the first quarter-final organized by Sahara Club Pokhara, they secured their place in the Semi-finals by defeating Paro FC 2-0 on Saturday.

Ashish Chapagai scored two goals for the team in the last 6 minutes of extra time.

Ashish Chapagai scored in the 114th minute of extra time to give Three Star the lead. He doubled the goal in the 119th minute. He was also declared the man of the match.

Five-time title winners Three Star defeated the home team Sahara Club in the pre-quarters to secure a meeting with Paro FC.

Neither side could score a goal in the scheduled 90 minutes. After there was no goal even in the injury time, the referee Ravindra Maharjan added 30 minutes of extra time.

Paro FC missed the opportunity to take the lead when Phub Thinley's long pass from Yashi Darji in the D area was not accurate.

In the semi-finals, three star Manang will play against the winner of Marsyangdi and Jawalakhel.

Defending champs, Sankata FC will play against departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club.