Kumari Futsal, Baneshwor Recreational Centre and Sankhamul Futsal registered victories in the highest cash prize Red Bull National Futsal League on Wednesday.

Kumari won at home, defeating Highway Futsal 3-1 with a brace from Abhishek Rijal. Rupesh Chhetri also added one for the winners. Amit Tamang of Highway replied for the visitors. Tamang was later adjudged the man-of-the-match.

Baneshwor upset hosts White Horse Futsal 5-2 as Krishna Gyawali and Kalfu Rasaili netted two goals each. Manish Rana also scored one for the winners. Rupesh Lama and Rajeev Bhujel pulled back one goal each for the losing side. Rajat Sharma of Baneshwor was named the man-of-the-match.

In Kirtipur, Sankhamul inflicted a 10-4 defeat on hosts Kirtipur Futsal after Sher Bahadur Thapa Magar and Abaya Rana completed a hat-trick each. Dinesh Rajbanshi also added a double, while Sanjog Chamling and Biplav Dhoj Shah completed the rout. Thapa Magar took away the man-of-the-match award.

The tournament is a first of its kind in Nepal where the participating teams play on home and away format. The winners of the tournament will grab a cash purse of one million rupees, while runners-up get Rs 500,000.