POKHARA, Nepal – Tribhuvan Army Club booked their spot in the Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup final with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Church Boys United in a pulsating encounter that stretched into extra time. The hero was Ras Bahadur Magar, who netted the decisive goal in the 99th minute, sending his team into raptures and dashing Church Boys’ title hopes.

The tension crackled at the Pokhara Stadium as both sides threw everything at each other in a tightly-contested battle. Dinesh Henjan provided the breakthrough for the Army men in the 61st minute, but Samir Tamang’s equalizer for Church Boys with five minutes remaining set the stage for a dramatic finale.

Extra time proved equally gripping, with both teams searching desperately for the winner. Just as a penalty shootout seemed inevitable, Magar rose, slotting home the winning goal to spark jubilant celebrations on the Army bench.

“It was an adamant game, and credit to Church Boys for making it difficult for us,” said a relieved Tribhuvan Army captain, Bharat Khawas. “But we showed great character and never gave up, and in the end, our fighting spirit paid off.”

This victory sets up a mouthwatering final against Three Star Club, who secured their place with a 1-0 win over Jawalakhel youth club.