Jhapa FC Snatches Historic First Win in NSL Thriller!

Tripureshwar, Nepal: The Dasharath Stadium erupted in joyous roars on Tuesday as Jhapa FC etched their name in the annals of the Nepal Super League (NSL) with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over FC Butwal Lumbini. This wasn’t just any win but a breakthrough, a culmination of grit and determination, and a turning point in the young club’s NSL journey.
From the get-go, the tension crackled in the air. Both teams hungrily sought the first strike, but Jhapa’s maverick, Jorge Sanchez, stole the show. In a moment of pure magic, Anjan Bista sent a laser-like through ball that Sanchez seized upon like a starving predator. With six minutes left in the first half, he bamboozled Butwal defender Andre Biyik and unleashed a clinical finish into the far corner. The stadium erupted, and Jhapa’s players embraced in a frenzy of relief and ecstasy.

Although both sides continued to trade blows, this solitary strike proved the difference. Serje Song rattled the post for Butwal in the 13th minute, a warning shot that Jhapa goalkeeper Stefan Kupik heeded. He stood tall throughout the match, repelling wave after wave of Butwal attacks, including a string of decisive saves from Sanchez himself.
Butwal’s custodian, Mohamodou, wasn’t about to be outdone. He pulled off a string of heroic saves to keep Butwal in the game, denying Sanchez a potential second goal and thwarting a late strike from Pradeep Lama that could have sealed Jhapa’s fate.

In the end, though, it was Jhapa’s day. They weathered the storm, rode their luck, and emerged victorious. This wasn’t just a win; it was a declaration of intent. Jhapa, a team that had struggled in the opening rounds, had finally found their rhythm, confidence, and killer instinct.
The victory catapults Jhapa to sixth place in the standings, injecting adrenaline into the NSL race. But more importantly, it ignites the hopes and dreams of Jhapa fans and sends a message to the rest of the league: Jhapa FC is here to stay, and they’re hungry for more.