Sheikh Russel KC of Bangladesh will play their last Group C match of the AFC Cup Play-off Qualifiers against FC Tertons of host Bhutan at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today (Thursday).
Sheikh Russel KC, which played to a 1-1 draw with Tatung FC of Chinese Taipei in their first Group C match on Tuesday, needed a outright victory in their match against home team qualify for the final round of play-off of the AFC Cup.
Bangladesh team dominated the match till 80th minute against Taipei team by a nice goal from defender Jules Ikanga but midfielder Hung Shih-Cheng restored the parity for Tatung FC in the 81st minute from a penalty with frustration of Bangladesh side.
Earlier, FC Tertons of hosts Bhutan played goalless draw with Tatung FC of Chinese Taipei last Sunday
Sheikh Russel KC, which finished runners-up in the last edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, are going through a bad time in the ongoing JB Bangladesh Premier League losing five matches out of six they have played so far.
Meanwhile, Maraful Haque men increased their strength in the AFC Cup with the inclusion of four guest players from Chittagong Abahani and Sheikh Jamal DC.
