Dinesh Rajbanshi struck twice as Shankhamul Futsal maintained their lead in the Red Bull National Futsal League on Friday. 

In an away game, Shankhamul defeated Samakhushi Futsal 4-3 with former U-19 international Rajbanshi’s brace turning crucial. After the completion of 10 matches, Shankhamul lead the Group ‘B’ table with 25 points. They lead Tahachal Futsal, who have a game in hand, by six points. 

Man-of-the-match Anish Shrestha and Nirmal Gurung also struck a goal each in the entertaining game. Sujan Maharjan, Shyam Nepal and Debchan Thapa replied for Samakhushi who are fourth in the table with 16 points from 10 games.

White Hourse Futsal climbed to Group ‘A’ second with a one-side 8-3 victory over Chaur Recreational Centre at their home. Manjil Maharjan completed a hat-trick for the winning side with man-of-the-match Manoj Prajapati also adding a brace. White Horse have 19 points from 10 games in the pool led by Kickoff who have 21 points from nine games.