March 29: Sheikh Russell moved to the semifinal of the ATN Bangla
Independence Cup football with a 1-0 win over Abahani Ltd in the last group B match
at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.
With the win Russell took their tally to nine while Abahani remained on
their previous collection of six. Abahani initiated the first attack in the 7th minute but
Awudu Ibrahim’s fierce drive on a back pass of Shakhwat Rony was punched by
Russell goalie Biplob for a corner. Russell forward Emily also missed a chance in the 31st
minute when he missed the line of Linkon cross in his attempted header. Russell however took the lead in the 66th minute when a
corner of midfielder Mamunul Islam spun in the air and crashed into the far
post net (1-0). Russell continued to attack and Sony Norde’s twice came close but
Sohel pulled out brilliant saves in the dying minutes.
With the win Russell took their tally to nine while Abahani remained on their previous collection of six.
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