Nepal international Heman Gurung scored a brace as Himalayan Sherpa defeated Nepal APF 3-0 on Friday to enter semifinals in Chandragiri gold cup at Naikap, Kathmandu.

Gurung opened the firing in 14th minute with his pwoerful shot.

After the break, Gurung again scored in 74th minute utilizing a pass from skipper Man Bahadur Tamang.

African recruit Henry madeit 3-0 in 87th minute.

APF fielded second choice players as they are playing quarterfinal match against Nepal Army tomorrow in Jhapa.

Two goal hero Heman Gurung became the man of the match and he received Rs 3,000 cash.

Himalayan will meet Nepal Army in the semifinal match while Friends club will meet Sankata Club.

Bright youth club is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 5 lakhs.