Analysis of eighth round of Martyr's League

By: Dinesh Thapa @ Dasarath Rangasala
football_nepal@yahoo.com

Match No 46: Jawlakhel Youth Club (JYC) Vs Brigade Boys Club (BBC)
BBC was totally outclassed by JYC in this game. This game was special for JYC coach Kishor KC and JYC player Megh Raj KC. As this two duo were the backbone of BBC which won the "B" division last year. Kishor KC was the coach and Megh Raj KC was the main player of BBC last year in which BBC won the "B" division martyrs league. But this game was different. Meghraj KC scored the openning gaol for the JYC before the half time and it was 0 - 0 until the halftime. Then Gaurav Thapa of JYC scored in 48th, 55th, 70th, 75th and 82nd minute to make 6 - 0 for JYC. This 5 goal in one match took Gaurav up to the 2 position in leading scorers list. And there was still time for Meghraj KC to score another goal to make the final score 7 - 0 to JYC.

After match Kishor KC, coach of JYC told the sports journalist that this is professional football in answer of the journo asking how he feels about thrashing his previous club.

Score: JYC 7 - 0 BBC
Scorer: Megh Raj KC (2) Gaurav Thapa (5)
Possession: JYC (70%) BBC (30%)
Man of the Match: Gaurav Thapa (JYC)

Match No 47: Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) Vs Sankata Club (SC)
This match will be a memorable for SC custodian Ujjwol Manandhar. He collided with his own defender Binod Lama and was stretched off the field and taken to hospital. He spent one night in the hospital and doctors asked him for the complete rest for 2 months and he might be out for rest of the season. This is very bog blow for injury hit Sankata. The match went according to plan for MMC. But SC defenders were able to shut Basanta Thapa down while they gave more space for Rajan Rayamajhi who scored the opening goal for the defending champions. Kumar Thapa scored the second goal for MMC to secure 3 point to keep pressure on the Police Club. For the first time in the league MMC skipper Kumar Thapa showed his class. Jibesh Pandey, striker of SC replaced the injured custodian after the substitute Goal keeper failed to come for the match.

Score: MMC 2 - 0 SC
Scorer: Rajan Rayamajhi, Kumar Thapa
Possession: MMC (60%) SC (40%)
Man of the Match: Kumar Thapa (MMC)

Match No 48: Mahendra Police Club (MPC) Vs Friends Club (FC)
The match was expected to be on fire as both teams are unbeaten in the league so far. But at last it was an easy outing for MPC. They controlled the match all the way to 90 Minutes. But they have to wait until 60th minute to score. Dev Narayan Chaudhari scored the opening for the MPC and Ramesh Budhathoki followed in the 85th minute to make the score 2 - 0. Overlapping defender Dipendra Poudel scored his first goal of the league in the 87th minute to kill off the match. FC players cannot match the physical ability of MPC players. And MPC took 3 point lead over TSC in the point table.

Score:  MPC 3 - 0 FC
Scorer: Dev Narayan Chaudhari, Ramesh Budhathoki, Dipendra Poudel
Possession: MPC (75%) FC (25%)
Man of the Match: Dev Narayan Chaudhari (MPC)

Match No 49: Three Star Club (TSC) Vs Ranipokhari Corner Team (RCT)
Everybody expected TSC to out clash RCT but the match turned out to the very sad in terms of attacking football. Only good part of the game was the goal of Santosh Sahukhala to score only goal of the game to earn 3 point for TSC and to keep pressure to Police Club. Both team lacked the attacking football but Bijay Gurung entertain the crowd with his neat footwork and ball skills. And it was hit pit point pass which provide the scoring opportunity for Santosh Sahulkhala.

Score: TSC 1 - 0 RCT
Scorer: Santosh Sahukhala
Possession: TSC (50%) RCT (50%)
Man of the Match: Bijay Gurung (TSC)

Match No 50: Boys Union Club (BUC) Vs Brigade Boys Club (BBC)
The only thing I cannot predict in this year Martyrs League is the BBC's games prediction. BBC lost 10 - 0 and 7 - 0 but they bounced back to win 1 - 0. Can they win in this game to save their status in "A" division? And BBC was all out in fire knowing that loss or draw might see them in the relegation. But BUC took the lead in the 7th minute. Suman Shrestha scored the first goal of the match for BUC. But the skillful and paceful striker Anil Gurung scored BBC's first goal in 36th minute to level the match. And Sundar Thapa scored a spectacular header in the injury time of the first half to make the score 2 - 1 for BBC until the half time. And it was all BBC in the second half. Milan Chandra Rai of BBC scored in the 60th minute from a pass from Shekhar Limbu. But Sagar Ghimire scored in the 66th minute for BUC after the Sunil Subedi's penalty was saved by BBC skipper Ramesh Rana Magar who played custodian in this game. And it was Milan Chandra Rai again in 80th minute to score the 4th goal for BBC to secure 3 points. This win certainly lifts BBC up from relegation zone and BBC have chance of making it to the super six, if they play like this game and they also need to revamp their squad. Perfect, entertaining match for the fans.

Score: BBC 4 - 2 BUC
Scorer: Suman Shrestha, Sagar Ghimire (BUC) Anil Gurung, Sundar Thapa, Milan Chandra Rai (2) (BBC)
Possession: BUC (40%) BBC (60%)
Man of the match: Milan Chandra Rai (BBC)

Match No 51: Tribhuwan Army Club (TAC) Vs Mahabir Club (MC)
MC was unable to match the physical ability of TAC. And it was clear that MC was better than TAC in terms of skill but TAC have the physical ability which is very essential for Nepalese football. Hari Mahato's penalty was saved by MC custodian but the rebound was put on the net by TAC striker Hari Mahato himself. And it was MC custodian's mistake that lead to the TAC's second goal. MC custodian couldn't hold the shot of TAC striker Hari Mahato and Ram Kumar Biswas was on the right place to score the rebounded ball to make the score 2 - 0 for TAC.

Score: TAC 2 - 0 MC
Scorer: Hari Mahato, Ram Kumar Biswas
Possession: TAC (40%) MC (60%)
Man of the match: Hari Mahato (TAC)

By: Dinesh Thapa @ Dasarath Rangasala
football_nepal@yahoo.com