Riot Police Sunsari defeated Damak FC 3-1 in the opening match of 3rd Kirtipur gold cup in Morang, on Friday.

Pujan Rai scored a brace while Bikram Rai scored another for the winners. Sushan Karki scored for the losing side.

Two goal hero Pujan Rai became the man of the match. He received Rs 1500 cash.

Eight teams are participating in the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 1 lakh.