Enthralling day of football on card

The second day of the National Super League features two exciting, engrossing  and  enthralling matches .

The day kicks off with Biratnagar City FC and Dhangadi FC clash at Dashrath stadium. The matchup has the making of a thriller. The contest should live to its expectations and billing.I expect fireworks aplenty.

No wonder,  the game has generated plenty of  interest amongst football fans who are looking forward to a highly absorbing, entertaining and competitive duel.

The teams are evenly matched technically, tactically and physically. They have a bevy of   skillful and energetic  players with international experiences in abundance.They are  ready to set up their game on the big stage on Sunday.

Biratnagar  City’s  experienced international midfielders Sunil Bal,Santosh Tamang and Hem Tamang does  provide  depth in midfield. 

Besides, the team will heavily rely  on their two veteran foreign recruits  Uruguayan born Spanish Pedro Manzi  and Nigerian Oluwabunmi for goals.

The defense spearheaded by the international duo marquee player Ranjeet  Dhimal and Saroj Dahal looks formidable.

On the other hand,Dhangadi  has  a  highly experienced quality midfielder in  marquee player Bishal Rai. He is the playmaker and has the support of two  internationals Pujan Uperkoti and Rupesh KC.   

The  combination of international duo Tanka Basnet,   and Darshan Gurung alongside prolific goal scorer Nigerian  Olawale Oladipo Afeez  makes the offensive line look sharp.

In addition,the defense in the hands of international Nissan Khadka and Dinesh Rajbanshi  appears safe. With iconic player and Nepal’s number one custodian Kiran Kumar Limbu in the goal, Dhangadi has the potential to spring a surprise over the opponent.

Biratnagar  City has  a  young creative tactically efficient 28 year old head coach in Yan Cheng  Law  from Sikkim with Indian League credentials. He has the chance to prove himself.

Likewise, master tactician veteran head coach Nigerian Fuja Tope who  knows how to win battles is in charge of Dhangadi

As there is no clear favorite the match is wide open. The team with clinical finish wins the battle in my opinion.

Pokhara Thunders FC vs Butwal Lumbini FC

The second match of the day, Pokhara Thunders FC  vs Butwal Lumbini FC is another fascinating encounter on the cards.

 

Just like the first opening match of the day,there is no overwhelming favorite.The teams stand shoulder to shoulder in every department of the game.

To add, the squads are packed  with highly skillful and experienced and internationally  capped players and managed by successful coaches.

Head coach of Pokhara Nabin Neupane is no stranger. His team will  heavily bank on his expertise and tactical  skills for success.

With  former international ace striker Anil Gurung, dangerous Moussa  Abagan and prolific  goal scorer  Nawayug Shrestha in the attack   alongside enterprising  veteran Sujal Shrestha in midfield, Pokhara has a slight edge over the opposition .

In defense they have two  experienced capped players in Dipak Gurung and Ajit Bhandari and a solid defender in Ketcha Wannick( foreign recruit).

It would be a  huge mistake to take Butwal Lumbini lightly. Their strength lies in midfield packed with  promising capped youngsters in the likes of Seshang Angdembe Limbu , Jaya Gurung ,Amir Shrestha , Laxman Ruchal and Anil Maharjan.

They see this  as a great opportunity to prove themselves and are committed to leave no stones unturned.  

The presence of  speedy  striker Chadian Armand Beadoum Bhai adds  strength to the  somewhat suspect offense. Upcoming  attacking duo Suman Lama   and Aashish Lama  have the talent to strike it rich.

International marquee player Bishal Shrestha is a quality custodian.The presence of two veterans, former skipper of the national team Birat Maharjan and Rabin Shrestha  alongside Suraj BK and Randip Paudel creates  a strong defensive line .  

Creative midfielders duo Nigerian Omolaja Nurain  Mareem and Ghanaian William Opoku Asiedu with  Indian League  experiences can have a big impact on the game.

The team that plays positive and total football throughout will prevail at the end.