Kathmandu, April 24 -- The third edition of the Nepal Super League will be the first to not witness Dhangadhi FC in the final. Runner-up of the first two seasons, Dhangadhi were denied the chance for their first title by Pokhara Thunders FC at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday.

Pokhara defeated Dhangadhi 1-0 in Qualifier 2 to reach their maiden NSL final. The win was also special for Pokhara as former Brazilian and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos was in attendance.

Carlos met with the players before the kickoff and signed the yellow and red cards of match officials as autographs before handing the match ball to the match referee.

He also found the back of the net when he showed his free kick skills to thousands of Nepali fans, many of w...