3rd Hariyali knockout football tournament got underway at Barahkshetra, Sunsari on Friday.

Rajabas club defeated Chakraghatti FC 3-0 in the opening match.

Kaji Rai scored a brace for the winners and became the man of the match.

The championship has a winning purse of Nrs 30,000 and runners up team will get Nrs 20,000.