Pokhara, Feb. 6 -- Machhindra Club secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 24th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup after they defeated Armed Police Force Club 2-0 at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara on Wednesday.

Aditya Shaka and Stephen Kamaha scored in the second half sealing the win for Machhindra, setting up a last-eight encounter against Three Star Club, who advanced directly into the quarters via a bye, on February 9.

The victory also helped Machhindra exact revenge for their semi-final loss in the 20th edition of the Aaha-Rara Gold Cup against APF, who went on to clinch the title.

Machhindra have not lifted the Aaha-Rara trophy yet.

Shakya, introduced as substitute in the 67th minute, gave Machhindra the lead in the 74th minute with a stunn...