Rajani Futsal beat White Horse 3-1 while Harisiddhi and Tahachal Futsal played out a 3-3 draw in the Red Bull National Futsal League on Friday.

Played at the White Horse pitch in Sukedhara, Suman Karki scored a brace and Rusan KC added the another goal for Rajani Futsal. Manjil Maharjan was on the scoresheet for the hosts. Rajani goalkeeper Suleman Chinnal was named man-of-the-match.

Kickoff Futsal lead the Group ‘A’ standings with 12 points, while Baneshwor Recreation Centre second with seven points. Rajani also have seven points but are one position down to third on goal difference alone.

In another game played in Harisiddhi, Lalitpur, the hosts shared the spoils with Group ‘B’ leaders Tahachal. Niraj Maharjan, Lal Bahadur Tamang and Raifi Maharjan scored for Harisiddhi, while Sudip Budathoki scored all three goals for the visiting team. Tahachal lead the group with 10 points from five games. Harisiddhi are second with eight points from five matches. 

In all, 16 teams are participating in the highest cash-prized futsal tournament. The champions will receive Rs 1 million and the runners-up will take home Rs 500,000. The best player and the best goalkeeper of the tournament are also assured of Rs 50,000 each. The tournament is played under home and away format with winners of each of the two pools to play for title.

Kickoff will take on Dhuku Futsal in Sitapaila and Kirtipur will play against home team Samakhushi Futsal on Saturday.