Murgiya FC has entered quarterfinals of 3rd Sainamaina Mayor cup football tournament in Rupandehi.

Murgiya defeated Nawa Kanchan FC 3-1 on Tuesday.

Arun Chaudhary scored a brace (26’, 59’) while Binay Chhetri (26’) scored another for the winners. Murgiya will play against Khanal Brothers in quarterfinal match on Falgun 1.

Janapriya Sporting Club is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of NRs 2,22,222. Runners up team will get NRs 1,11,111.

Two semifinalist teams will get NRs 20,000 each. The MVP will get one mountain bicycle.

12 teams from Rupandehi, Kapilvastu and Nawalparasi are taking part in the event.