Pokhara defeated Kathmandu 1-0 to enter quarterfinals of Bishal cement Nuwakot gold cup football tournament in Nuwakot, on Friday.

Heman Gurung scored the match winner through free kick in 40th minute.

Pokhara goalie Raja Babu became the man of the match. He received Rs 10,000 cash.

Hosts Nuwakot will play against Friends club, Kopundole on Saturday.

Nuwakot DFA and Nuwakot district sports development committee are organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 5 lakh.