28th National sports council men's football tournament got underway in two venues of Dang on Tuesday.

At Araniko ground, Nepal APF defeated Mid Western region 1-0. Amit Adhikari scored the match winner in 11th minute.

At Bharatpur sports ground, Far Western defeated Central region 1-0. Philip Tamang scored the match winning goal.

With the win, APF and Far Western have entered semifinals.

Western region will play against Nepal Police Club while Eastern will meet Nepal Army in Wednesday's matches.

Dang DFA is managing the tournament on behalf of national sports council.



Pics: Narendra Pun