Sankata club coach Salyan Khadgi said that it was painful to lose against Nepal Police in the semifinal match of Redbull 20th Budha Subba Gold Cup.

Sankata lost the match 2-1. Buddha Lama scored the match winner in the wee hours of extra time.

Khadgi said, "Our players looked tired today. Mainly, our sides backs were tired.

"We conceded silly goals. It happens in football. We were unlucky to lose the match.

"Both teams played an attacking game. It was bad luck for us. It is painful to lose today's match", he added.