Himalayan Sherpa Club has moved to the quarterfinals of 5th Mai Valley Gold Cup defeating Hong kong Nepalese Football Academy 5-1 in the second pre-quarterfinal match at Ilam Tudikhel on Monday.

Sunil Khadka completed a hat-trick as he scored in the 1st minute, 9th minute and 64th minute. Bhison Gurung and Man Bahadur Tamang netted goal each in the 37th minute and 75th minute respectively for HSC.

Samir Limbu scored a goal for Hong Kong Nepalese Football Academy in the 47th minute.

Sunil Khadka of Himalayan Sherpa Club was declared the man of the match. He got Rs.15,000.

Darjeeling United will play against Nepal Police Club in the first quarterfinal match tomorrow.

Mai Valley FC is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of Nrs 7 lakh.