DHANGADHI, Jan. 13 -- Mechi Netralaya Kakarvitta Football Training Centre fought back from a goal down to beat Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Club 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the Sudurpaschim Khaptad Gold Cup football tournament in Dhangadhi on Saturday.

Forward Bishwas Shrestha cancelled out APF's early lead taken through Yubaraj Khadka in the first half before Bikash Rai ensured the victory late in the second half. Kakarvitta will meet the winners between Three Star Club and Chyasal Youth Club in the semi-final.

APF forward Khadka gave ninth minute lead to the departmental team. The in-form forward collected Shyam Nepali pass before slamming in from outside the area. Kakarvitta's Shrestha, who played for Himalayan Sherpa Club in t...