New Road Team (NRT) U18 defeated Machhindra FC U18 3-1 on Tuesday in the opening match of Lalit memorial U18 championship at ANFA complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur.

Sahil KC (30’), Bishal Chhetri (32’) and Nirmal Ghising (45+2) scored apiece for the winners.

Sarad Rai scored for White Lions in 7th minute.

NRT: Dipesh Shrestha, Anish Khadgi, Sandesh Dahal, Niraj Shrestha, Ashim Gurung, Nishan Rawal, Anish Rawal, Bishal Chhetri, Bipen Magar, Rujit Pudasaini, Shahil KC

Machhindra FC: Labish Thapa, Abhinash Malla, Sarad Rai, Ajaya Tamang, Mukesh Tamang, Aashik Gurung, Bikalpa Pokhrel, Pradarsha Bhattrai, Nabin Fudong, Pukar Khadka, Aashish Moktan

18 teams are participating in the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 3 lakh.

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