BSS, Dhaka :
Muktijoddha Sanghsad Krira Chakra beat Chittagong Abahani Limited by a solitary goal in the group B match of Federation Cup Football on Monday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
The first half was a barren affair with both the teams lacking the finishing touch. Chittagong Abahani lacked the finishing bites of their Haitian forward Leonel Preux who was rested and Muktijoddha relied on their Nigerian forward Ahmed Kolo Musa who was closely watched by the Chitagong Abahani defenders. However, Kolo Musa launched the first attacks in the 11th minute as his head on a cross of his compatriot as Simon Ezeodka was punched for a corner by Abahani custodian Ashraful Islam Rana, source BFF website.
In the 58th minute Muktijoddha custodian Mamun Khan pulled out a good save denying Ctg Abahani’s midfielder Rubel Mia’s shot from the box, the ball fed by Mumunul Islam.
The freedom fighters Nigerian striker Ahmed Kolo Musa almost came to a goal in the 75th minute as his curving left footer from the middle of the box deflected of defender for a corner.
Substitute M Robin broke the deadlock for Muktijoddha in the 82nd minute. Ahmed Kolo Musa sent a lob to Robin who placed the ball past on rushing goalie Ashraful Islam Rana into the net (1-0).
In the last minute of the match Nigerian defender Simon Ezeodika fouled Ctg Abahani forward Leonel Proaux in the box and referee whistle for penalty. Tarik El Janabi failed to score from the spot.
With the day’s win Muktijoddha bagged 3 points from their first match while Chittagong Abahani remained with one point from 2 matches.
Muktijoddha Sanghsad Krira Chakra beat Chittagong Abahani Limited by a solitary goal in the group B match of Federation Cup Football on Monday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
The first half was a barren affair with both the teams lacking the finishing touch. Chittagong Abahani lacked the finishing bites of their Haitian forward Leonel Preux who was rested and Muktijoddha relied on their Nigerian forward Ahmed Kolo Musa who was closely watched by the Chitagong Abahani defenders. However, Kolo Musa launched the first attacks in the 11th minute as his head on a cross of his compatriot as Simon Ezeodka was punched for a corner by Abahani custodian Ashraful Islam Rana, source BFF website.
In the 58th minute Muktijoddha custodian Mamun Khan pulled out a good save denying Ctg Abahani’s midfielder Rubel Mia’s shot from the box, the ball fed by Mumunul Islam.
The freedom fighters Nigerian striker Ahmed Kolo Musa almost came to a goal in the 75th minute as his curving left footer from the middle of the box deflected of defender for a corner.
Substitute M Robin broke the deadlock for Muktijoddha in the 82nd minute. Ahmed Kolo Musa sent a lob to Robin who placed the ball past on rushing goalie Ashraful Islam Rana into the net (1-0).
In the last minute of the match Nigerian defender Simon Ezeodika fouled Ctg Abahani forward Leonel Proaux in the box and referee whistle for penalty. Tarik El Janabi failed to score from the spot.
With the day’s win Muktijoddha bagged 3 points from their first match while Chittagong Abahani remained with one point from 2 matches.
