Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Machhindra (2nd, 45 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Khumaltar (14th, 27 pts). Khumaltar's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. Against a league average of 1.2 goals per team per game, Khumaltar ran at 1.31 scored and 2.08 conceded, Machhindra at 1.58 and 1.
The five-game form split read 4/15 points for Khumaltar against 10/15 for Machhindra.
On the scoreboard, Machhindra led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Machhindra: Afeez Olawale (76'), Afeez Olawale (83'), Andrés Nia Tchounkue (42')
Key stats
Possession: Khumaltar 38% · Machhindra 62% · Total shots: 11-9 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 3-8