Sheikh Russel, Sheikh Jamal Jamal into quarters
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra and Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Golf club Ltd confirmed quarter-last berth as champions and runners-up from Group A of the ongoing season’s curtain-raiser Walton Federation Glass 2020.
Sheikh Russel KC, which had earlier beaten Bangladesh Police Football Club by 1-0 goal within their first group meet on December 24, preserved an all-win record edging past Sheikh Jamal DC by 3-2 goals found in an exciting last group meet at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) on Wednesday.
In the day’s match, defender Siyovush Asrorov, midfielder Ugochukwu Obi Moneke and substitute local forward Md Toklis Ahmed netted one goal each for Sheikh Russel while forward Solomon King Kanform scored twice from penalties for Sheikh Jamal.
Sheikh Russel took the lead found in the 6th minute while Tajik defender Asrorov headed in to the net, off a part from Kyrgyz midfielder Baktyir Duishobekov (1-0). In the 39th minute, Sheikh Jamal’s localized defender Rezaul Karim manufactured a blunder in the midfield and failed to apparent the ball. Nigerian midfielder Obi Moneke seized the ability and expanded the margin (2-0).
Jamal’s Gambian defender Pa Omar Jobe shot off goal in the 17th minute before scoring an off-area target in the 26th minute while Sheikh Russel captain Ashraful Islam Rana denied a powerful shot from frontward Sulayman Sillah.
After half-time, Jamal finally got a chance in the 49th minute while Sheikh Russel’s midfielder Didarul Haque wrongfully tackled Uzbek midfielder Vali Jonov Otabek inside the field. Referee rewarded Sheikh Jamal with a penalty and their captain Solomon King Kanform opened up take into account his side (2-1).
In the 59th minute, substitute local forward Toklis scored the 3rd goal for Russel utilising a header from forward Giancarlo Lopes Rodrigues, off a free of charge kick from midfielder Baktyir (3-1). Jamal continuing their attacking football and got an opportunity to reduce the margin again from penalty in the 90th minute. Solomon King bagged the chance and have scored his second objective (3-2).
Meanwhile, Dhaka Abahani defeat Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra by 2-1 goals found in the day’s first match of Group D in the same venue. Afghan defender Masih Saighani and Haitian forward Kervens Fils Belfort netted one target each for Dhaka Abahani while alternative native midfielder Rohit Sarker obtained one for Muktijoddha SKC.
Afghan defender Masih broke the deadlock for Dhaka Abahani with a primary free of charge kick nerar from the box on the 30th minute (1-0). After the half period, Haitian forward Belfort extended the margin with a header, off a part from national-coloured onward Nabib Newaz Ziban in the 69th minute (2-0). Muktijoddha’s substitute local midfielder Rohit lowered the margin for Muktijoddha with a powerful left-footer from inside the box in the 87th minute (2-1).
