Tharu’s Late Double Inspires Planning Boys Comeback; Army and Laligurans Share the Spoils
KATHMANDU — Off the bench, captain Faguram Tharu led Planning Boys United to a dramatic 4-2 win over Satdobato Youth Club at ANFA Complex on Tuesday, while Laligurans Association was held to a frustrating draw with Tribhuvan Army Football Club. **Tharu’s Late Heroics Sink Satdobato** In the day’s key match, Planning Boys captain Faguram Tharu delivered a perfect script. With the match delicately balanced at 2-2 in the 74th minute, Planning Boys suffered a blow as left-winger Shymu Murmu was forced off due to injury. Entering as his replacement, Tharu wasted no time making an impact. Tharu needed less than five minutes to make his mark; meeting a cross, he powered a header into the net to break the deadlock. The momentum carried him forward—by the 83rd minute, he struck again, pouncing on a rebound to deliver a left-footed shot past the keeper and seal a thrilling 4-2 victory. Late pressure from Satdobato in the final seven minutes mattered little; the damage was already done. Earlier, Satdobato’s Sobirov Bobirshoh scored in the 21st minute, but Alex Villen equalized for Planning Boys in first-half stoppage time. Satdobato suffered a second defeat after losing to New Road Team, while Planning Boys earned their second win, following their 1-0 victory over Nepal Police Club.  **Laligurans Reclaim Top Spot Despite Stalemate** In the early match, Laligurans Association and Tribhuvan Army Club played to a goalless draw. Both sides returned to the turf at the ANFA Headquarters in Satdobato. Guilty of squandering clear-cut opportunities, they watched the defenses ultimately prevail. The 0-0 draw stopped Laligurans’ three-match winning run, but the point returned them to the league summit with 10 points. For the departmental giants, Tribhuvan Army Club, the season has been a mixed bag. This was their second draw in four matches, leaving them mid-table with five points.
