6th National games : Twin title for APF in cricket

Armed Police Force finished at the top in two out of two cricket finals, taking both the men’s and women’s title at the 6th National Games.

In the final, APF men’s team defeated Central Region by 6 wickets, while the women’s team defeated Eastern Region by 28 runs. This was the first time APF women’s team played in nationals. It was formed only a year ago.At the Covered Hall grounds, Central Region won the toss and posted 144 runs. APF chased it own with an over to spare. For APF, Paresh Lohani scored 38 off 23 deliveries, with 2 sixes and 5 fours. Sharad Veswakar and Gyanendra Malla added 27 and 22. Towards the end, Mehboob Alam blasted 21 off 14 deliveries. For Central Region, Hasim Ansari took 2, as Nischal Pandey and Naresh Raj Giri took one each.

Earlier, Rajesh Pulami scored 43 for Eastern Region. Anil Mandal scored quick 38 in 27 balls and Hasim Ansari scored 24. Basant Regmi continued his form with ball, taking 4 wickets for 16 runs. Amrit Bhattarai took 2 and captain Paras Khadka managed a single wicket.

In the other final on the day, APF women’s team posted 106 for 6. Halfway through the innings, the score was 45 for no loss. Sita Ranamagar scored 47 runs. Madhu Thapa added another 27.

Bowling for Eastern Region, Anuradha Chowdhary took 2wickets.

Chasing less than run-a-ball, Eastern region managed 78 in 20 overs, losing 7 wickets. APF’s Rubina Chhetri took two wickets for 11, after 4-over spell. Prema Gurung scored the highest 16 runs for Eastern Region. Kavita Gautam and Anuradha Chowdhary scored 14 and 10.

 

AFC Challenge Cup 2012: The Timing of AFC Challenge Cup Matches Changed match to be played under flood light

The AFC has revised the kick-off times for the eight AFC Challenge Cup matches to be played at the Dashrath Stadium following the full restoration of the floodlights at the venue. With the floodlights reaching to AFC tournament requirements the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) requested for the matches to be played in the evening to allow greater coverage and promotion of the competition.

Four matches in the Group Stage of the competition will now kick-off at 17:00 local time, while the kick-off times for the finals have also changed.

The Group Stage matches revised are host Nepal's March 8 opener with Palestine and their meeting with the Maldives two days later and India's games with fellow former champions Tajikistan on March 9 and their March 11 fixture with the Philippines.

On March 16, the semi-final between the winner of Group A and the runner-up in Group B now kicks-off at 14:30 with the other final-four fixture between the Group B winners and the second-place team in Group A is set for 18:30.

The final that decides not only the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup but the first qualifiers for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup is scheduled for 18:30 on March 19 and will be preceded by the third-place playoff at 14:30.  (AFC)

AFC Challene Cuup 2012: Live Update of Match between Maldives 1 and 3Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan 37′ Ruslan Mingazov

3 1 Yet to be Played  AFC Challenge Cup 2012 08-Mar-2012 03:00 PM NST Halchowk Stadium

Maldives Hassan Adhuham 20′

Dear reader from Maldives , Turkmenistan and all over the world ,  Welcome to get the live update of the AFC challenge cup 2012 . The first match of AFC Challenge cup is to be played between Turkmenistan and Mladives.


Hello and Namaskar. Welcome to you all in Halchowk stadium. This is Maldives Vs Turkmenistan match. Stick with us for LIVE action. 


Second Half:


Second half starts
46' Sepp Blatter has reached Dashrath stadium where the match between Nepal and palestine would take place
49' Second half looks quite boring . Are you enjoying Live streaming Video of Maldives vs Turkmenistan if not follow the following link


54' Maldives still trying to take control over the game


60' Still no goal in second half 


80' wow what a wonderful goal from Turkmenistan  . this time this is Gahrymanberdy Chonkaev


86' another goal seems turkmenistan are rocking and can go through second round .this time its Arslanmyrat Amanov




First Half


1' Here we go the match has already Begun and game is going on !!! Turkmenistan are in green jersy while Maldives in red Jersy


4' A dangerous cross by Turk captain Shamuradov, brilliant defensive game by Maldivian players, hard work needed to clear the ball from the D-box.


10'  ten minutes already gone and match is still 0-0 stay with me for exclusive updates


15' minutes gone and match is still 1-1 Draw.
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19' GOAL.GOAL.GOALLLLL Maldives takes a lead. It's surprising GOAL! ADHUHAM puts Maldives ahead. Maldives 1 Turkmenistan 0 
GOAL


20' Maldives  are leading by one goal  Adhuham puts Maldives ahead. 


29' Third corner kick for Turkmenistan . Turkmenistan have good control over ball but still fail to score


32' Turkmenistan equalise the game and Now its Maldives1-Turkmenistan 1


38' It could have been 2-1 for Turkmenistan but what a wonderful save by GoalieRUSLAN simply dodges the defenders before firing in the levelling goal. Maldives 1 
GOAL

40' 5 minutes for Lemon break and its Maldives 1- 1 turkmenistan


45' 2 minutes added to extra time  and Mladives 1-1Turkmenistan
45+2' Half time  Turkmenistan dominates first half but match still 1-1.

AFC Challenge Cup 2012: Live Update of the match between Nepal 0 Vs 2 Palestine(Full Time)

Nepal

0 2 FULL time  AFC Challenge Cup 2012 08-Mar-2012 05:00 PM NST Dasrath Stadium

Palestine 4' ASHRAF N O ALFAWAGHRA 65' Alaa Atya

Dear readers there is introduction with the player by PM baburam and FIFA president Sepp Blatter is going on.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gives FIFA Flag to nepalese Captain Sagar thapa. Players  are ready for photo shoot


 Now its National Anthem of palestine
Now whole stadium is standing and its National anthem of Nepal Sayau Thunga Phool ka hami


 Second Half:
Stay with me to get second half updates . Hope Gorkhalis can score!! Stay with me. If you want to watch match on your PC 
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welcome to get exclusive updates  of second half. Stadium and spectators are still hoping that Nepal can bring some glory to Nepalese spectators.
‎46' Second half starts....Nepal 0 Palestine 1. Can Gorkhalis do magic in the second half?Don't forget to refrest the page to get recent updates
47'Two Substitution from Nepal: Bhola Silwal IN, Nirajan Khadka OUT, Santosh Sahukhala IN, Bharat Khawas OUT

48' Flood light is now glooming and its intrestingto see wonderful view‎ Biraj Maharjan gives a long ball to advancing Anil Gurung but the ball rolls down too faster than him. Nepalese Supporters are vocal here at the stadium, rooting for the team.
49' Nepal is now playing with three striker and throw in to Nepal and ball goes in the head of palestine goalie


50'Powerful shot from Ashraf Alfawaghra from 30 yard distance, but the ball goes inches wide from the target. Nepalese goalie, Kiran Chemzong needed full stretch dive.
53' free kick to nepal after santosh was fowled .Palestine keeper grab the ball easily Raju Tamang takes the shot, straight to the hands of goalie. No problem at all to Ramzi. Palestine 1 Nepal 0
57'  Ashraf fouls on Biraj Maharjan, foul kick is awarded to Nepal, Sandip kicks the long ball but goes again straight to the hands of goalie.
59' Biraj Maharjan is yellow carded. Second yellow card for Nepal.Palestine player are killing time
‎65' Palestine adds another GOAL. Fahed Attal Scores For Palestine, defensive lapse and he utilize the mistake fully. Palestine 2 Nepal 0
66' Nepal is trailing by 2 goal and Biraj maharjan shot was saved by Palestine Goalie. 
‎70' Good cross by Biraj Maharjan from the flank, but again it goes straight to the hands of goalie. 
71' Palestine is now sustituting player the goal scorer is now out.. Abdhullah Abuhabib IN, Alaa A Atya OUT - Palestine


74' Jumanu is fouled by Husam. Yellow card is shown to Husam and free kick is awarded, Can Nepal score a GOAL here? Sandip Rai shoots straight to the hands of goalie. Palestine 2 Nepal 0
75' substitution for Nepal Jitendra is in . Jitendra is debuing for Nepal. Biraj maharjan out 


76' Wow what a miss by Nepal  this is Jumanu rai this time he missed the chance in one vs one.  Ramzi saves the ball brilliantly.palestine goalie is injured and now he seems ok now
80' Oh what was that? Hand ball? Santosh Sahukhala is shown yellow card. Another yellow card to Nepal. Palestine 2 Nepal 0. Final 10 mins to go! Nepalese spectators were thinkingit was goal but bad luck

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‎83' Jumanu Rai is working very hard. That's for sure! He is fouled again. Free kick to Nepal. Bhola Silwal is ready with the ball. Oh hooooooooooo! what a bad luck! Santosh Sahukhala's header goes out off the bar. Unlucky Nepal!
85' Just Five minutes to go to kill the match? Nepal are trailing by two goals. Free kick to Nepal, Jitendra Karki kicks long ball, Robin Shrestha goes for overlapping and he finds the header but the ball skies over the bar.
87'jumanu rai followed opponent but apologise so didn't get any card
90' four minutes added time, can Nepalese player bring some joy for Ganesh thapa and all the players
90+5' Oh its Final whistle and Palestine payers are joyed . Graham Roberts congratulate opposition coach. Day was not for Nepal 

First Half:
1' Here we go  AFC challenge cup match between Nepal and Palestine 
4'  long ranger from Ashraf, NEpal goali Kiran Chemzong makes a beautiful save but spills the ball, Mohamed gives a quick pass to Fahed Attal. GOAL For Palestine. Palestine 1 Nepal 0
6' Palestine are keeping the ball with them. Keeping the Gorkhalis under pressure. Foul kick here, Husam kicks th eball but Rohit clears the ball from D-box.
8' First corner kick to Nepal, Nirajan Khadka kicks the ball, Sandip tries to flick the ball but not properly connected. Palestine are leading by a GOAL.
10'  We can see five man defenders in Nepal defense line; Sagar, Biraj, Sandip, Rohit and Robin Shrestha. Gorkhalis are yet to settle down in the pitch.
12' Santosh Sahukhala and Bhola Silwal are warming up side by, Do Nepal needs early substitution? Palestine are 1-0 up.
‎16' Free kick to Nepal. Skipper, Sagar Thapa is there. Can he bend it like Thapa? Wooooah! Nepalese fans are going wild here at the stadium. Poor kick by Thapa as he hits the forest of legs.
20' Free kick to Palestine, it is 35 yard distance, Husam steps in to take the shot, skies over the bar. Palestine are leading by a goal.


25' What a lovely pass from Anil Gurung to Jumanu Rai, brilliant left footed shot. poh hooooooooooooooooooooooo! hits the pole! what a bad luck to NEpal! 
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27' Gorkhalis are slowly showing their true game. Anil Gurung is working hard in today's match, Robin Shrestha gets the ball in the flank, curling kick but Palestine goalie, Ramzi catches the ball safely.
29' Good cross from Biraj Maharjan from the right flank, It's a corner kick to Nepal. Can Nepal score a levelling goal here? Raju Tamang kicks the ball too far, Palestine defenders guides the ball forward.
‎30' Wow, Rohit Chand gives a quick ball to Anil Gurung in the front line, lanky goalie, Ramzi jumps well to catch the ball safely. Nepal are pressing hard for an equalizer.
‎32' Nirajan Khadka gives a pass to Rohit Chand, latter looks ambitious with his long ranger but the ball too wide from the pole.
34' Gorkhalis are now playing much better game! They are keeping the ball possession with them and putting al Fursan under pressure.. Rohit chand is playing good game and he is attacking 
35' Palestine goalie looks excellent and and he is saving header from sandeep
37' ‎What a lovely cross from Biraj Maharjan, Sagar Thapa goes for overlapping, finds the header but not properly connected. Brilliant chance for Nepal but wasted. Palestine are leading by a GOAL.
39' Palestine players is hurt after striking against anil gurung stretcher is called in field. 
40' Sagar thapa gets free kick but curling free kick was well saved by palestine Golaie
41' Nepalese player are dominating the field Nirajan looks quite passive 

42' yellow card to Nirajan khadka he fowled.

44' corner kick to Nepal sandeep is now in the spot. sagar gets the ball and now its Raju tamang

45' two minutes of injury time
45+1' Oh This is anil gurung again and he misses the chance .  
‎45+2' HALF TIME. Palestine are leading by a GOAL against Nepal. Stay with us for second half action. What do you think can Nepal overcome this score?


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Oh dear readers Sepp Blatter is already in dashrath stadium and Dashrath stadium is already packed. Hope you all stay with me forthe exclusive updates of AFC challenge Cup
I will shortly provide live streaming link if you are not in nepal and still following AFC Challenge cup


Nepal National team has just arrived at the stadium. They greeted the fans, inspected the pitch and entered the tunnel. Wow..wow..wow.. GoalNepal Volunteers are rocking in the stadium. They are here with three big banners.. 


Palestine National team has arrived at the stadium. Nepalese fans greet them. 
ANFA Officials are welcoming Blatter in the stadium. Crowds are greeting the boss with clapping and whistling.




Guess what Nepalese First XI
Nepal First XI: Kiran Chemzong, Biraj Maharjan, Rohit Chand, Nirajan Khadka, Anil Gurung, Jumanu Rai, Sandip Rai, Raju Tamang, Sagar Thapa, Bharat Khawas
Guess what Flood light is on and the Joseph Sepp Blatter is here to Inaugurate AFC challenge cup.
Nepalese player are warming up 
Ganesh Thapa is speaking giving welcome speech to Ganesh Thapa. Ganesh thapa is speaking in nepali and Football boss looks confused. Distinguish guests like PM, other political leader are in Dashrath Stadium.
Now its turn of our Chief Guest wow he gratitude all by saying Namaskar.  


Now AFC Acting president is giving speech and his english makes the crownd to laugh. 


Now its turn of nepalese PM Baburam Bhattrai and in a while match will start and now stay with 


Now its turn of Sepp blatter and he gratitude all by saying Namaskar. 


good news if you are with anantasports.blogspot.com is bringing you live matches between Nepal and Palestine
 FIFA president asked PM bhtrrai to open the tournament between Nepal and Palestine 


The announcement is now going for the spectators how to follow the security measures


what a moment in dashrath stadium Mexican wave is in Stadium .


wow players are now moving towards the Pitch. Nepalese playerare in red Jersy and Plaestine are in white Jersy. In other match of the Group turkmenistan beat Mladives by 3-1.

AFC Challenge Cup 2012: Know about Participating team– Turkmenistan

 The Turkmenistan national football team is the emerging football nation in Asia. After the country gained independence from Russian federation, they played their first match against Kazakhstan on June 1, 1992.

Turkmenistan football team 

They qualified for the 2004 Asian Cup, but could only get a solitary point against Saudi Arabia in group play. Turkmenistan is little known to the Asia but is stronger to defeat any team.

Football Federation of Turkmenistan Logo

Nickname: Turks are known as Green Men

FIFA Ranking: The current FIFA ranking of the team in 149. Their highest ranking was 86th way back in 2004. The slipped down to 174 in 2007, their lowest ranking. 

Turkmenistan Jersy(home)

Kit: The Green Mens' home colour is white and away is green.

Home colours

Away colours

Player To Be Watched: Vahyt Orazsakhedov - The player from Rubin Kazan!  Orazsakhedov made his professional debut for FC Rubin Kazan on 15 July 2009 in the Russian Cup game against FC Volga Tver. He is just 20 years of age.

Supporters: Turks rarely travel with the team.

World Cup record:

1994         Did not enter   
1998         Did not qualify   
2002         Did not qualify   
2006         Did not qualify   
2010         Did not qualify
2014         Did not qualify

Asian Cup record:

1992:        Did not enter   
1996:        Did not qualify   
2000:        Did not qualify       
2004 :       Round 1       
 2007 :      Did not qualify   
2011:        Did not qualify   
  
AFC Challenge Cup record:

2006     Did not enter                      
2008    Group Stage                      
2010    Runners-Up

First International Match: The Green Men played their first match against Kazakhstan in 1992 which they lost 1-0 in Almaty.

Biggest Win: The Turks defeated Afghanistan 11-0 in 2003.

Biggest Defeat: The Turks suffered 6-1 loss at the hands of Kuwait in 2000.

Turkmenistan is grouped with Nepal, Palestine and Maldives.