Host Itahari also reached the semifinals.
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In the third quarterfinal match of the ongoing Koshi Province Women's Football Tournament in Itahari, Ilam's Atma Pavitra FC Masebung has defeated Dhankuta District Football Association by a margin of 5-0. With a one-sided victory, the Ilam team has secured a place in the semifinals of the tournament.
Ilam had been playing aggressively since the start of the match held at Itahari Stadium on Tuesday. Barsha Oli scored a goal in the fourth minute of the match to give the team the lead. Then in the 15th minute, Kalpana Zimba added another goal to double Ilam's lead.
Dhankuta, who were under constant pressure, tried to return to the game, but could not stop Ilam's strong midfield and attack. In the 25th minute of the match, Barsha Oli scored her second individual goal to take the team to a strong position of 3-0. Before the end of the first half, she scored again in the 37th minute to complete her hat-trick and give Ilam a comfortable 4-0 lead.
Ilam's pressure continued in the second half. In the 63rd minute of the game, Bimala Chaudhary added another goal to make the team's victory 5-0. After that, Dhankuta created some opportunities in the remaining time, but failed to score. After Varsha Oli's excellent performance with a hat-trick, she was declared the 'Player of the Match' of the game. She was presented with a trophy along with a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 by Press Union Sunsari President Dhruv Dhakal. In the last quarterfinal match, the host Itahari Football Club defeated Gaighat Football Club Udayapur by a 3-0 goal margin and secured a place in the semifinals.
Itahari, which performed well at home, had maintained control of the game from the beginning and kept the pressure on Udayapur. Itahari has secured its journey to the last four by winning through continuous attacks and balanced play. With this, the semi-final equation of the competition has been completed.
In the first semi-final match of the competition on Wednesday, Dharan's Fair Football Club and Tehrathum's Creative Women's Football Club will compete. Dharan has secured its journey to the last four by defeating Kakadbhitta Women's Football Club, Jhapa. Tehrathum has secured its semi-final clash with Dharan by defeating Belbari Football Club, Morang.
In the second and final semi-final on Thursday, the host Itahari and Ilam will play. The final match will be held on Saturday. The winner of the final will receive a cash prize of Rs 200,000 and the runner-up will receive a prize of Rs 100,000. The competition was organized in coordination with the Koshi Province Sports Development Board.
