GOVERNOR’S GOLD CUP 2013 UPDATE 3-Star Nepal through to finals

GANGTOK, 20 Nov: Three Star, Nepal, is through to the final of the 34th Governor’s Gold Cup Football Tournament 2013 underway here at Paljor Stadium. In the contesting first semi-final match played today, Three Star outplayed Tata Football Academy 1-0.
In the first half, both TFA and the Nepal team fought hard to score but the first half ended in a goalless draw. The second half saw the Nepal team gain the upper hand as Prakash Budhathoki’s goal in the 51st minute gave the lead to Three Star. The Nepal team continued to attack to extend its lead in the match that it finally won. With this Three Star Nepal has become the first team to make its place in the final of the tournament.
Speaking to NOW!, Three Star’s coach, Anjan KC expressed happiness on the team reaching the final round of the tournament.
“Most of Three Star’s players played an international friendly match against India yesterday in Siliguri and returned to Gangtok last night. Due to this, the attacks in the first half were a little weak but we bounced back in the second half,” he said.
The coach also appreciated and thanked the local crowd for their support in the tournament.