The goal difference between the two teams is also equal. APF is ahead on the basis of more goals scored.
What you should know
APF and Machhindra Club are emerging as early contenders for the National League Football title after winning their fourth consecutive match on Wednesday.
In the matches played at the ANFA Complex ground in Satdobato, APF defeated Jawalakhel Youth Club 2-1, while Machhindra defeated Chitlang 3-1. With this result, both teams have reached 12 points.
The goal difference between both teams is also equal. APF is ahead based on more goals scored. These are the only two who have won all the matches they have played in the tournament consecutively.
APF achieved a comeback victory in the first match of the day. Jawalakhel could not maintain the lead gained through Dharmendra Kunwar's goal in the 20th minute. The hero of APF's victory was Samirraj Thokar, who scored two goals in the second half. He scored the first goal in the 58th minute and then scored the winning goal in the 84th minute to seal the team's victory. The defeat limited Jawalakhel to 3 points from 4 matches. This is the team's second consecutive defeat.
In the second match, Machhindra took the lead in the 30th minute through Pradeep Budhathoki's goal, before Jothan Eduardo added a goal in the 65th minute. Alijon Alijonev scored the third goal in the 69th minute.
Even though Bijan Khadka scored a goal for Chitlang in the 70th minute, it did not make any difference in the result of the match. Thus, Chitlang was limited to 4 points. This is also the team's second consecutive defeat. Chitlang has collected only one point in its three matches.
