Dhaka Abahani Limited lost to April 4.25 SC of North Korea by two goals to nil in their inter-zonal play-off semi-final away match of the AFC Cup at Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea on Wednesday. Earlier, Dhaka Abahani Limited beat April 4.25 SC of North Korea by 4-3 goals in their inter-zonal play-off semi-final home match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. If Abahani could earn a draw in the Wednesday’s match, Abahani will play in the inter-zonal play-off final match. Abahani failed to secure that. Kim Sung Young scored in the 49th minute of the play. Mamun Mia of Abahani Limited was awarded red card in the 67th minute of the game. Thus, Kim Sung Young made it 2-0 in the 83rd minute of the match.
