Newcomer team Jhapa Football Club, which did not have a good start to the second Nepal Super League (NSL), won the first win of the season on Tuesday.

Jhapa defeated Butwal Lumbini Football Club by one goal against zero in the only match played at Dasharath Stadium to get an important win and three points.

The only goal scored by Jorge Sanchez in the 38th minute of the first half became decisive for the victory of the Jhapali team. Sanchez, the decisive scorer, was also chosen as the man of the match. He received 30,000 cash and a trophy for that.

After this win, Jhapa, who has 6 points from 5 games, has risen to the sixth place. And, it has also maintained its chances of the top four. On the other hand, defeated Butwal is in fifth place with 7 points. Lalitpur City is in the top position with 9 points.