An own goal has prevented Uzbekistan's Abha FC, the visiting team that came to the Aha-Rara Gold Cup with the same players as the previous winners Black Bulls FC, from entering the final. Jawalakhel Youth Club won 1-0 at the Pokhara Stadium on Thursday, and the final equation was finalized.

With this victory, Jawalakhel has achieved the success of making it to the final of the prestigious Gold Cup after 14 years. Earlier, Jawalakhel had lost to Manang Marsyangdi in the 2068 edition and settled for the runner-up position.

The first 45 minutes of the competitive game ended in a goalless draw, although both teams struggled for goals. An unfortunate incident in the early stages of the second half gave a sign that the game would be decided within the stipulated time.

In the 52nd minute of the game, while blocking a cross from Jawalakhel's Dharvendra Kunwar from the left wing, Ava defender Kushan Ganijanov inadvertently turned the ball into a goal by touching it to his own chest. That own goal proved to be the only and decisive goal of the game, which dealt a big blow to the Uzbekistan team.

Even after taking the lead, Jawalakhel's path was not easy. In the 65th minute of the game, Jawalakhel's Yubaraj Dhakal fouled the opposing player Mamurotov, and the referee showed a straight red card, reducing Jawalakhel to 10 players. However, despite being numerically weak, Jawalakhel's players maintained their lead until the last minute with a disciplined defense and achieved a historic victory. Jawalakhel's Jokhijon Rakhimov was declared the 'Player of the Match' for his outstanding performance in the game.