Abahani limited beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 2-0 goals in the Modhumati Bank Independence Cup Football tournament held on Sunday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
After the barren first half, Ekeleme Patrick broke the deadlock for Abahani in the 51st minute of the match with a solo effort. Capitalizing a through pass fed by Ghanaian forward Osei Morrison, the Cameroonian rushed forward and entered into the box and placed the ball into the net after dodging past Arambagh goalie Biplob Kumar Mali (1-0).
The Cameroonian Patrick doubled the lead in the 60th minute with another placing shot on a cross of Ghanaian forward Awudu Ibrahim from the right (2-0).
Arambagh KS forward Monowar Hossain was sent off with a direct red card for abusing language by referee Bhuban Mohan Tarrafder in the 42nd minute of the match.