In the second quarterfinal of the inaugural Majhiya Memorial Cup, Padma Sports Club from Okhaldhunga defeated Belbari Football Club of Morang with a commanding 7–0 scoreline. Simran Gurung scored four goals in the match, earning her the ‘Player of the Match’ title. The tournament features eight teams, with the winner set to receive a prize of NPR 300,000. The event is being held in Kartik (mid-November).
The second quarterfinal was held on Sunday at Mulkhark, Madi Municipality-3 in Sankhuwasabha district. Sukriya Magar gave Padma Sports Club an early lead by scoring the opening goal in the 31st minute. During added time of the first half, Simran netted two consecutive goals, followed by one from Bhumika Budhathoki. In the second half, Simran added her third goal, strengthening her team’s commanding position.
Simran scored her fourth goal in the 33rd minute, sealing a comprehensive 7–0 victory for Padma Sports Club. Belbari was unable to score any goals during the match. The competition is organized by the Majhiya Man Bahadur Jimmi Memorial Foundation in memory of the late Man Bahadur Jimmi Majhiya, with co-organization by Hangthum Club. The third quarterfinal match is scheduled for Monday between Fedap Rural Municipality, Poklawang, Tehrathum, and DYC Sangurigadhi, Bhedetar, Dhankuta. The tournament will continue until Kartik 13 (late November).
