Russell send Abahani packing
Dhaka, June 18: Defending champions Abahani Ltd crashed out of the
Grameenphone Super Cup with goalless draw with Sheikh Russell at the
Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday.
The draw saw Russell emerge as the group champions with seven points
while Abahani earned three points from their three matches. Muktijoddha
qualified for the semis as the group runners-up.
Abahani were very close to score in the 22nd but midfielder
Atikur Rahman Meshu’s free kick from the edge of the box hit the crosspiece.
Forward Mithun Chowdhury frustrated Russell in the 38th
minute as his shot went straight to the Abahani’s custodian Shahedul Alam
Shohel who fisted away the ball and saved Abahani to concede a goal.
After the first half both teams gradually became frustrated and paid
to it as striker Enamul Haque was sent off by referee Azad Rahman for booking
second yellow in the 52nd minute. Russell defender Mamun Mia also
was shown the red card in the same incident.
Winger Jahid Hossain missed another chance to put Russell ahead but
his powerful shot hit the outside net in the 67 minute.