Lalitpur City FC maintained their unbeaten run in the Nepal Super League with a goalless draw against Jhapa FC in a tense encounter at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. Both teams’ defences were solid, and neither side could break through to score a goal.

Lalitpur City FC now have 10 points from six games, with two wins and four draws, keeping them firmly in second place. However, they missed the opportunity to take the top spot from Dhangadhi, who currently leads the league with 11 points from five games.

Jhapa FC accumulated seven points from one win, one loss, and four draws, but their pursuit of a top-four spot took a hit following the goalless draw.

The match was tense, with both teams creating sporadic scoring opportunities. Jhapa FC’s Vishal Basnet made a crucial intervention to deny Eamon Ezekiel’s cutback pass in the 35th minute. Stefan Cupik, the Jhapa goalkeeper, was also in fine form, pulling off a stunning save to deny Papa Ibou Kébe’s one-touch effort in the 50th minute.

The second half was just as tight as the first. Dinesh Hemjan’s shot from the penalty box narrowly missed the target in the 62nd minute, relieving Jhapa FC. In the dying moments, Anil Maharjan’s free-kick looked destined for the top corner, but Lalitpur City FC’s marquee player, Anant Tamang, produced a heroic header to keep the score level.

Lalitpur City FC may be disappointed not to have secured the win, but they can be proud of their resilience and defensive solidity. Jhapa FC can take heart from their performance against a formidable opponent, but they will regret missing the chance to climb into the top four.

Key takeaways from the match include Lalitpur City FC’s impressive unbeaten run, Jhapa FC’s missed opportunity to break into the top four, and the solid performance of both teams’ defences. The crucial saves made by Stefan Cupik and Anant Tamang were also key moments in the match.