The 2011 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League season, also known as Martyrs Memorial RedBull 'B' Division League Football Tournament 2068 for sponsorship reasons, was the 2011 edition of the second-tier club football competition in Nepal. The season started on 24 August and ended on 27 September 2011. All matches were played at Nepal Police Foundation Ground.[1]
| Season | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Sankata Club |
| Promoted | Sankata Club Madhyapur Youth Association |
| Relegated | Gyan Bhairab Club Sanogaucharan Youth Club Boys Sports Club Kumari Youth Club |
| Goals scored | 261 |
← 2008 2013 → | |
Teams edit
| Team[2] | Location | Previous season |
|---|---|---|
| Madhyapur Youth Association | Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur | 2nd (2008 C-Division League) |
| Birgunj Youth Academy Club[3] | Birgunj, Parsa | 6th |
| Boys Sports Club | Kathmandu, Kathmandu | ? (2008–2009 B-Division League)[a] |
| Boys Union Club | 11th (2010 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League) | |
| Gyan Bhairb Club[3] | ? (2008–2009 B-Division League)[a] | |
| Kathmandu Club | 5th | |
| Mahabir Youth Club | ? (2008–2009 B-Division League)[a] | |
| Sankata BSC | 12th (2010 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League) | |
| Sanogaucharan Youth Club | 9th | |
| Samajik Youth Club | 1st (2008 C-Division League) | |
| Tushal Youth Club | 8th | |
| Chyasal Youth Club | Lalitpur, Lalitpur | 3rd (2008 C-Division League) |
| Pulchowk Sports Club | ? (2008–2009 B-Division League)[a] | |
| Kumari Youth Club | [clarification needed] | 7th |
| Star Club | [clarification needed] | ? (2008–2009 B-Division League)[a] |
Venues edit
The league was played centrally in one venues in Kathmandu. However, commentators complained that the ground was not ready to host the league, with no line markings on the first match day.[6][7] Goal Nepal argues that the dust that the ground was covered in, caused chest infections among players.[8]
| Kathmandu |
|---|
| Nepal Police Foundation Ground |
| Capacity: [citation needed] |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sankata Club (C, P) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 18 | +18 | 30 | Promotion to 2012–13 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League and Qualification to 2012 B-Division National League |
| 2 | Madhyapur Youth Association (P) | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 29 | |
| 3 | Birgunj Youth Academy Club | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 28 | Qualification to 2012 B-Division National League |
| 4 | Pulchowk Sports Club | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 8 | +5 | 26 | |
| 5 | Chyasal Youth Club | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 24 | |
| 6 | Tushal Youth Club | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 19 | +1 | 24 | |
| 7 | Star Club | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 23 | |
| 8 | Samajik Youth Club | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 20 | |
| 9 | Kathmandu Club | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 17 | |
| 10 | Boys Union Club | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | −2 | 16 | |
| 11 | Mahabir Club | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 28 | −6 | 16 | |
| 12 | Gyan Bhairb Club (R) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 12 | Relegation to 2012 Martyr's Memorial C-Division League |
| 13 | Sanogaucharan Youth Club (R) | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 23 | −9 | 11 | |
| 14 | Boys Sports Club (R) | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 25 | −13 | 7 | |
| 15 | Kumari Youth Club (R) | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 23 | −18 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 4 April 2014. Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d e In the 2008–2009, two parallel B Division leagues were organize, one by the All Nepal Football Association, won by Swoyambhu Youth Club and one by the Nepal Football Association (NFA) won by Saraswoti Youth Club. After reconciliation, the four top teams from both leagues were promoted to 2011 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Martyrs Memorial RedBull 'B' Division League Football Tournament 2068". All Nepal Football Association. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "GoalNepal.com – Red Bull B Division League 2011". goalnepal.com. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Gyan Bhairav Club win 'C' Div League". The Himalayan Times. 11 July 2005. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Nepal 2007–09". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Singh, Rishi (3 January 2009). "Saraswoti clinch 'B' Div Championship". The Himalayan Times.
- ^ Gurung, Ram. "The unprepared ANFA may dissatisy B Division players as first match of the season is delayed". Nepali Football. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Red Bull B Division League 2011". Goal Nepal. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012.
- ^ "B Division League: Dusty Field Has Caused Chest Infection To Players, Doctor & Officials". 26 December 2011. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012.