By Sachit Subba • Football • Nov 03, 2025 13:02 PM • 37 views
Nepal Police Club has issued a deafening statement to the competition, obliterating Church Boys United with a sensational 8-0 victory in the opening fixture of the Jhapa Women's Gold Cup. In a masterclass of ruthless finishing, Police forwards Mina Deuba and Rekha Paudel collectively tore the opposition defence apart, sharing an astonishing tally of all eight goals. Deuba led the demolition with a magnificent five-goal haul, while national teammate Paudel netted a stunning hat-trick, emphatically ushering the departmental giants into the semi-finals at Shivasatakshi, Jhapa.
First-Half Resilience Crumbles Under Pressure
The match's opening moments immediately signalled the Police's aggressive intent. Defender Pooja Rana tested the woodwork with a fierce, long-range free-kick in the 4th minute, and moments later, Church Boys' goalkeeper Karuna Budhathoki was forced into a fine save to deny Rekha Paudel. Church Boys' brief spell of counter-aggression saw Pratiksha Malla's 15th-minute effort comfortably claimed by Police keeper Usha Nath. Despite Mina Deuba missing two clear-cut chances—one striking inches wide and another being fluffed when past the keeper—the Police's sustained pressure proved too much. The deadlock was finally shattered in the 37th minute following a brilliant piece of synergy: Deuba delivered a precise cross, which Paudel clinically dispatched to make it 1-0 heading into the break.
The Floodgates Open: Deuba's Five-Star Performance
The second half was a relentless exhibition of attacking football. Police seized total control, doubling their lead in the 51st minute when a defensive lapse in the Church backline presented Deuba with an easy finish. The star forward was unstoppable, adding a second just eight minutes later from a neat Samjhana Lawati assist, and completing her swift hat-trick in the 64th minute, capitalising on a goalkeeping error by a beleaguered Budhathoki. With the score at 4-0, the Police attack showed no mercy. Deuba netted her fourth in the 68th minute from a Paudel cross. Rekha Paudel then stole the spotlight, unleashing a magnificent, dipping 30-yard thunderbolt in the 80th minute that sailed past the helpless goalkeeper. Deuba sealed her extraordinary performance with her fifth goal just three minutes later, pushing the score to 7-0. The final act belonged to Paudel, who completed her well-deserved hat-trick in stoppage time, securing an unforgettable 8-0 triumph and a spot in the final four.
Honours and Tournament Outlook
For her unbelievable five-goal contribution, Mina Deuba was rightfully crowned the Player of the Match, receiving a cash prize of Rs 15,000 and a trophy. The tournament, which promises a champion's prize of Rs 1.01 million and a Best Player award of Rs 150,000, continues with the second quarterfinal clash: APF Football Club vs. Singling Sporting Club (Sikkim). The final is scheduled for November 10 (Kartik 24) at Dudhe Stadium.
