Jul 27, Kathmandu - Defending champions Church Boys United and Sankata Club played out a draw in the ANFA U-16 Youth League. In the second match of the league held on Sunday, defending champions Church Boys and Sankata drew 2-2.

Church Boys took the lead twice at the ANFA headquarters in Satdotbato but could not defend it.

Church Boys took the lead in the 19th minute through Swapni Darnal. In the 60th minute, Pemba Tamang of Sankata equalized for the team.

In the 76th minute, Church Boys' Opson Gurung scored a goal to put the team in a 2-1 position. In the 89th minute, Sankata's Prajwal Kumar Lumre scored a goal to draw the team with Church Boys 2-2. With this result, both teams have shared the points.

With the draw, Sankata has scored 19 points in the league. Sankata has collected 19 points from nine games, including 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They will now play against departmental team Nepal Police Club in the 10th game. The game will be played on Wednesday (Shrawan 14) at 1 pm.

Church Boys have collected 14 points in the league. Church Boys has collected 14 points from nine games, including four wins, two draws, and three losses. They will play against departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club in the 10th game. The game will be played on Friday (Shrawan 16) at 1 pm.