Birgunj Deny RCT Lifeline as B-Division Battles Intensify; Tusal Youth Also Fall

In a fiercely contested Martyrs Memorial B Division League encounter at the ANFA Complex, Birgunj United emerged as the spoiler, their tenacious 1-1 draw condemning former giants Annapurna Club (RCT) to the sting of relegation. The air was thick with tension as RCT, desperate for survival, edged ahead through Pradip Gurung just after the restart. But Birgunj United, embodying the relentless spirit of the league, struck back ten minutes later, Sanjay Chaudhary’s goal ensuring a share of the spoils and, critically, sealing RCT’s A-Division exit.

This hard-fought point propels Birgunj United to a respectable fifth position with 17 points, showcasing their mettle in a competitive season. However, the aftershocks of this result reverberate further down the table. RCT’s 15 points proved insufficient, and the draw inadvertently confirmed the relegation of Tusal Youth Club, who join New Basti Youth Club in the drop. The league’s landscape shifts, a stark reminder that history, even one as decorated as RCT’s six A-Division titles, offers no immunity in the unforgiving arena of Nepali football.