Afeez Oladipo and Udoka Alison struck one goal each as Chittgaong Abahani Limited bagged their successive second win defeating Arambagh KSA by 2-1 in the Walton Federation Cup Football tournament yesterday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Chittagong Abahani Limited, who ensured their semifinal berth after winning the first match against Mohammedan Sporting Club by 2-1, by virtue of winning this match they ensured the Group C champion spot.
It was second successive defeat for Arambagh Krira Sangha, when they went down to Mohammedan Sporting Club, who also confirmed their quarterfinal.
Afeez Oladipu opened the net to lead Chittagong Abahani and Udoka Alison added one when Ikanga Jean reduced one for Arambagh.
However, the reigning runners-up of the Federation Cup Arambagh, who eliminated from the group stage conceding defeats in their both matches, but showed some of their skills and fighting stamina against the favourites sides when they did not leave any space without challenge in the both matches.
The title contenders Chittagong Abahani getting rid of the danger, went closer in the very next minute to take lead but a powerful attempt of Mannaf Rabbi narrowly went over the cross the piece.
But the Chittagong outfit took lead on 34th minute through Afeez Oladipu, who volleyed past the Arambagh goalkeeper utilizing a Jahid corner (1-0).
Arambagh, the team comprised with a bunch of young booters, who work hard in every match and played with huge commitment drew the margin on 38th minute when Ikanga Jean made a good solo finish off a combined attack built up from the midway of Abahani area (1-1).
Chittagong Abahani regained the lead on 62nd minute through Udoka Alison when the Nigerian netted a rebounder from goalkeeper trying to punch a Jahid cross (2-1).
Rest of the time both the sides kept their fighting spree and also produced some close range scoring chances but the forward failed to operate successfully.
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