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After going winless in the main event last year, Simorgh Alborz wanted to come out and make a statement early in the 2015 RAPL Nawroz Tournament. Everything went according to plan for the team representing northern Afghanistan as they defeated home town heroes, De Spinghar Bazan, by a final score of 1-0.

Although they had a lot of crowd support, it was a disappointing start to the tournament for the easterners as they now face an uphill challenge to make it to the final.

Fahim Sowghun of Simorgh Alborz scored the only goal of the match early in the second half to lift the underdogs from the North to their first win in four tries.

The winner of this semifinal matchup will square off against either Shaheen Asmayee or De Maiwand Atalan in the final on Afghan New Years day, March 21, 2015.

The second leg between Shaheen and Maiwand will take place tomorrow March 17th at 3PM in the AFF Stadium Jalalabad.

Fans can follow the action live on Tolo TV, Lemar TV, Arman FM, and Arakozia FM. as well as via RAPL social media platforms:

• Web: https://www.afghanpremierleague.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/afghanpremierleague
• Twitter: @AfPremierLeague
• Facebook: @AfghanPremierLeague 
• Google Plus: @AfghanPremierLeague
• Instagram: @AfghanPremierLeague