Holders Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra split points with Mohammedan Sporting Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in the Bangladesh Premier Football League held on Sunday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
In the day’s match, Sheikh Russel took lead in the 29th minute through their Jamaican midfielder Ricardo Cousins when he snatched the ball from Mohammedan defender Mintu Sheikh and kept his cool to go past Mohammedan goalie Titumir Chowdhury before placing the ball into the far post (1-0).
Mohammedan came close to a strike before the break but could not avail the opportunity as Zahid Hasan Emily was erratic.
Striker Zahid Hasan Emily restored the parity for Mohammedan SC in the 52nd minute when forward Wahed curved a low cross from the right flank and Emily headed home (1-1)
With the day’s outcome, Sheikh Russel secured 10 points from 6 matches while Mohammedan collected 7 points from the same number of outings.
