Manang Crowned King’s Cup Title – Defeats Yeedzin

Manang Marsyangdi come back from behind to defeat home team in the final match of Kings cup played at Bhutan.

Changlimithang Stadium where Kings cup matches are being played . Photo y : Kings cup 2013 Facebook

The 2070 Gurkha cup champions mark second title of the season as they win abroad in Bhutan to be crowned as Kings cup champions.

Manang Marsyangdi got behind in first half as early goal from Yeedzin gave home side a lead. The goal was headed by Chencho‬ in fourth minute as it was placed beyond Ajit’s reach. The goal was equalized in 33rd minute by Bishal Rai as the first half ended level.

Manang looked more cautious in second half , looking desperate to win they fielded captain Sujal Shrestha in back line who move forward to initiate attack in many occasion. Yeedzin, in front of home fans came ahead in the game for the second time in 69th minute as Chencho Gyeltshen doubled his name in scorers list but unlucky for the Bhutanese supporters Manang had quick say leveling the score five minutes later in the form of own goal.

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Manang quickly got ahead in after the equilizer as Shiva Shrestha scored for his team. Shiva joined MMC directly from National camp as he was left out from 25 men squad travelling Bahrain. Deepak Rai doubled the lead for MMC as his extra time score made the final score 4-2 as MMC came back twice from behind in the match to stun Bhutanese fans.

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