Pokhara, Feb. 12 -- Black Bulls FC of Uzbekistan stormed into the semi-finals of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup football tournament after they defeated Thunderbolt North United FC of India 3-0 in their quarter-final clash at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara on Tuesday.

Goals from Islomjon Adbukodirov, Sayidjamol Davlatjonov and Shavkatjon Sattorov propelled Black Bulls to an emphatic victory, setting up a semi-final showdown against Three Star Club on Thursday.

A-Division League champions Church Boys United and six-time Aaha-Rara champions Nepal Police Club will contest the other semi-final on Wednesday.

Thunderbolt entered the fixture on high after knocking out two-time champions Sankata Club from pre-quarter finals. But Black Bulls, benefiting fro...