By Bootballer Desk • Football • Feb 11, 2025 14:38 PM • 210 views
Pokhara, Nepal – Uzbekistan's Black Bulls FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over India's Thunderbolt North United in the fourth and final quarter-final clash at Pokhara Stadium on Tuesday.
Saidjamol Davlatjonov scored twice as the match's star, while Islamjon Abdukodirov added another to secure the emphatic win. The Black Bulls took the lead in the 36th minute when Abdukodirov found the net. 
Davlatjonov, who came off the bench, helped to seal the victory with goals in the 73rd, and Shavkatjon Sattorov ensured a comfortable passage into the next round with a goal in the 75th minute. With this win, the Black Bulls set up a thrilling semi-final showdown against Three Star Club, who advanced after defeating Machhindra Football Club in a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, the other semi-final will feature the Nepal Police Club taking on Church Boys United, setting the stage for an intense battle for a spot in the final.
