In the Group ‘B’ matches at the Anfa Technical Centre in Chyasal, KMG ‘Red’ registered a narrow 1-0 victory over Nagarik. Rabindra Panhaur  scored the decider for KMG ‘Red’ scoring in the first half of the 70-minute match.

KMG ‘Blue’ had also won their opening game in Group ‘A’, defeated Terai Television 2-1 on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Image crushed Annapurna Post 4-0 with a brace from Samir Karki. Aabesh Shrestha and Sunil Tamrakar also added one each in a convincing victory for the defending champions.

In the only match on Saturday, Aarthik Abhiyan will be up against Janasawal in Group ‘C’.

The 11 participating teams have been divided into three groups with only the winners of each pool making it to the semi-finals.

The fourth semi-finalists will be decided among the best runners-up from three pools. The tournament, organised by the Nepal Olympic Museum, will reward champions and the runners-up with Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively.