Abahani down MSC in prestigious tie

Abahani Limited overpowered their arch-rivals Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-1 to put another step ahead to regain the title of the JB Bangladesh Premier League football yesterday at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj.

Abahani Limited, who bagged the 12th victory out of 18 outings, remained unbeaten when they stretched their tally to 42 points and led by five points from their closest contenders Chittagong Abahani when the Port City outfit earned 37 points from 18 matches.
However, all three goals of the match were scored after a goalless first session when Lee Tuck broke the deadlock on 51st and Sunday Chizoba doubled the margin for Abahani on 80th and Poumi Laundry reduced one in the injury period.
Mohammedan Sporting Club managed 17 points from 18 matches and if they fail to manage at least two victories from their remaining four matches.  will fell into relegation threat.
Abahani Limited, the four times winners of the Professional League, were on fire just on the second minute with building up a quick move down the left side. Captain Ariful Islam floated a long ball and Jewel Rana well controlled the ball before cutting back for onrushing Emong Babu but the attacking midfielder took an aimless shot outside the post from top of the box.
The Sky-Blue continuing their ceaseless attack went closer again on 4th minute to open the scoring but this time Sunday Chizoba made the blunder trying to send the ball into net being very closer to the goalline with a back heel when Jewel Rana made a beautiful cross.
Rest of the 41 minutes of the first half the Abahani played with clear dominance but failed to get going any enough space breaking the five-man solid defense led by central defender Yayasy as despite keeping the possession failed to score goals from a series of strong attacks.
Mohammedan Sporting Cub, who are in very awkward position with third bottom position in the point table, were under tremendous pressure could go closer for once in the first 45 minutes with Ismail Bangura’s feeble effort from inside the box missed the far post.
Abahani keeping the tempo went on attack sharp attack and broke the deadlock of the goalless first half through Lee Tuck converting a penalty right on the fourth minute when Mohammedans’ goalkeeper Nehal just blocked goal-bound Jewel Rana without ball inside the area and referee Mizanur Rahman called for spot kick and the English booter did not miss to mark the target on 51st (1-0).
Sunday Chizoba finally found the net on 80th minute with Wahed Ahmed well turned-out a cross and the Nigerian was very speedy to get the ball in his possession and beat goalkeeper before sending he ball into far post from a narrowly angle (2-0) to get his 19th goal in the league.
After going down by 0-2, Mohammedan looked to come out with some positive moves and also fabricated some good attacks and reduced one goal on the last minute of four minutes added time with Poumi Laundry netted off a Shahed cross (1-2).

Abahani down MSC in prestigious tie

Abahani Limited overpowered their arch-rivals Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-1 to put another step ahead to regain the title of the JB Bangladesh Premier League football yesterday at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj. Abahani Limited, who bagged the 12th victory out of 18 outings, remained unbeaten when they stretched their tally to 42 points and led by five points from their closest contenders Chittagong Abahani when the Port City outfit earned 37 points from 18 matches. However, all three goals of the match were scored after a goalless first session when Lee Tuck broke the deadlock on 51st and Sunday Chizoba doubled the margin for Abahani on 80th and Poumi Laundry reduced one in the injury period. Mohammedan Sporting Club managed 17 points from 18 matches and if they fail to manage at least two victories from their remaining four matches. will fell into relegation threat. Abahani Limited, the four times winners of the Professional League, were on fire just on the second minute with building up a quick move down the left side. Captain Ariful Islam floated a long ball and Jewel Rana well controlled the ball before cutting back for onrushing Emong Babu but the attacking midfielder took an aimless shot outside the post from top of the box. The Sky-Blue continuing their ceaseless attack went closer again on 4th minute to open the scoring but this time Sunday Chizoba made the blunder trying to send the ball into net being very closer to the goalline with a back heel when Jewel Rana made a beautiful cross. Rest of the 41 minutes of the first half the Abahani played with clear dominance but failed to get going any enough space breaking the five-man solid defense led by central defender Yayasy as despite keeping the possession failed to score goals from a series of strong attacks. Mohammedan Sporting Cub, who are in very awkward position with third bottom position in the point table, were under tremendous pressure could go closer for once in the first 45 minutes with Ismail Banguras feeble effort from inside the box missed the far post. Abahani keeping the tempo went on attack sharp attack and broke the deadlock of the goalless first half through Lee Tuck converting a penalty right on the fourth minute when Mohammedans goalkeeper Nehal just blocked goal-bound Jewel Rana without ball inside the area and referee Mizanur Rahman called for spot kick and the English booter did not miss to mark the target on 51st (1-0). Sunday Chizoba finally found the net on 80th minute with Wahed Ahmed well turned-out a cross and the Nigerian was very speedy to get the ball in his possession and beat goalkeeper before sending he ball into far post from a narrowly angle (2-0) to get his 19th goal in the league. After going down by 0-2, Mohammedan looked to come out with some positive moves and also fabricated some good attacks and reduced one goal on the last minute of four minutes added time with Poumi Laundry netted off a Shahed cross (1-2).