Mukti hold Abahani
Dhaka, June 14: Reigning champions Abahani Limited was held to a goalless draw by Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakkra in the Grameenphone Super Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.
Both teams had several chances to score but all their efforts went in vain due to lack of skilled finishers.
Muktijoddha had a chance to move ahead in the 32nd minute but Md Biplob’s low left footer was saved by Shahidul Alam Sohel who dived to the left.
In the 37th minute Abahani midfilder Shahedul Alam’s 30 yarder missed the right post.
Komol missed an one-on-one opportunity in the next as Komol entered into the box dodging past two defenders but he failed to control himself and his poor shot went straight to the goalie Ziaur Rahman Zia.
Abahani could have been moved ahead in the 63 minute. Forward Towhidul Islam sent a long ball to winger Komol who took a left footed shot but missed the side post.
Goalie Zia denied another attack of Abahani in the 84th minute. Shahedul Alam’s cutback reached Chomrin Rakhain whose flicked effort was saved by Zia who dived to the left.
In the stoppage time Muktojoddha forward Kanchan placed the ball over the crosspiece from the middle of the box.