Ruslan Three Star Club returned to Nepalese football with a bang as they defeated Jhapa XI FC 3-1 to enter quarterfinals of 2nd Far West Khaptad gold cup in Dhangadhi.

The Lalitpur based club has returned to Nepalese football after two years following settlement with ANFA.

Buddha Chemjong scored a brace while Martins scored another for Stars. Karna Limbu scored a consolation goal for Jhapa.

Chemjong became the man of the match and he received Rs 10,000 cash.

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Ruslan TSC: Sunil Bal, Bikram Lama (C), Ananta Tamang, Bimal G Magar, Buddha Chemjong, Alan Neupane (GK), Nirajan Khadka, Rejin Dhimal, Bijay Dhimal, Martins, Peter Segun

Jhapa XI FC: Kishor Giri (GK), Dilen Loktam, Sumin Mainali, Ashok Khawas, Nishant Khadka, Pujan Uparkoti, Yogesh Gurung (C), Karna Limbu, Bishal Rai, Khamir Gilsan, Bikesh Limbu