Bhola Nath Silwal’s hat-trick helped Freedom FC beat Mahavir Club 7–1 and reach the quarterfinals of the third Veterans Football Tournament–2083. The former national player scored three times in Monday’s match at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur.
Freedom FC Score Seven to Secure Qualification
Freedom followed their opening 2–1 win over Kapan United with a second consecutive victory.
Their scorers against Mahavir were:
- Bhola Nath Silwal: three goals
- Krishna Malakar: two goals
- Rajkumar Ghising: one goal
- Mitra Basnet: one goal
Bhola deserves the headline, but calling this a one-man win would shortchange his teammates: the other three scorers contributed four of Freedom’s seven goals.
Dharan and Lahan Win Through Hat-Tricks
Ganesh Kumar Limbu scored a hat-trick as Dharan FC defeated Birgunj Academy 4–1 for their first tournament win. Kendra Limbu added Dharan’s other goal, while Raj Miya scored for Birgunj.
Hemant Kumar Chaudhary scored all three goals in Lahan FC’s 3–2 victory over MVC. That response deserves attention: Lahan had lost 8–0 to Sanogaucharan Night Kings Club in their previous match.
Pokhara Eleven also registered their first win, beating Samajik Club 3–1.
Remaining League Fixtures
- Kapan United vs Mahavir Club
- Hillside vs Dharan FC
- MVC vs Sanogaucharan Night Kings Club
- Imadol Unity vs Pokhara Eleven
The takeaway: Freedom enter the quarterfinals with nine goals across two wins. Bhola’s finishing stands out, but four scorers against Mahavir make the collective contribution impossible to ignore.
FAQ
Where was Freedom FC’s match played?
At ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur.
Is this a futsal tournament?
No. This result is from the third Veterans Football Tournament–2083.
Who will Freedom FC face in the quarterfinals?
Their quarterfinal opponent was not identified in the supplied match report.