Lohrung Football Club, Sankhuwasabha has entered the final of the ongoing second Late Krishna Prasad Bhattarai Memorial Cup Koshi Province-level Knockout Football Tournament.

In the first semi-final held on Monday, Lohrung managed to get closer to the title by defeating Damak Academy Football Club, Jhapa in sudden death. Before that, both the teams had played a 1-1 draw in the scheduled competitive match.

Damak Academy, which took the lead through Kismat Limbu's goal in the 16th minute of the game, could not maintain that lead. On the other hand, Dorje Tamang equalized for Lohrung in the 67th minute.

In the penalty shootout, Lohorung managed to win the result 7-6 in its favor. In the match, Lohrung's Jeevan Lohrung was named the Man of the Match. He received a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 and a medal.

The second semi-final match of the competition will be held on Tuesday, Magh 22, between Kerabari Football Club, Morang and Singhadevi Football Club, Dhankuta, the organizers informed.

The winner of the competition, organized by The Young Brothers Club, Itahari, Sunsari, will receive a cash prize of Rs 250,000 along with the title, while the runner-up will receive Rs 130,000. The final match will be held on Magh 24.