Dhaka, February 11: Farashganj Sporting Club started their Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship League campaign with a 1-0 win over Chittagong Abahani Ltd in the inaugural match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
Farashganj initiated first attack in the 3rd minute of the match but their midfielder Md. Nasiruddin's shot from the middle of the box was saved by goalie Md. Shalimullah with dived to his right.
Chittagong Abahani came to close to a goal in the 10th minute but Farashganj custodian Md. Shahan Shah foiled the attack by diving to his right to deny midfielder Ismail Jahed who took a placing shot.
Pintu Das broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when he saw his shot hit the back of the net on a rebound after Zohorul Islam penalty kick was punched by Abahani goalie Shalimullah.
Earlier, State Minister for Youth and Sports Ahad Ali Sarker inaugurated the League as chief guest. BFF Senior Vice President Abdus Salam Murshedy, BFF and Premier Bank officials were also present on the occasion.
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