MSC Lift GP Super Cup Title
Dhaka, June 25: Hello. Welcome to Bangabandhu National Stadium. The super final of the Garmeenphone Super Cup is poised to start at 6:00 pm. BFFonline will present it live.
Abdul Hannan Miron will be the referee of the final.
The XI are as follows- Sheikh Russell- Biplob, Reza, Uttam, Mamun Mia, Linkon, Nahid, Jahid, Emu, Mamumul, Mithun, Emily,
Mohammedan-Mamun Khan, Mintu, Rajani, Yasin, Tapu Barman, Maruf, Manik, Shohag, Wahed, Mobarak, Sohel Rana.
The teams are in the field. Waiting for the whistle.
5 min- Russell's first attack. Mithun unleashes a long range shot but it flies over the crosspiece.
Around ten thousand spectators are in the big bowl to enjoy the final against the odd weather.
10 min- Russell's strong defence hardly allowing Mohammedan attackers in their zone, Mohammedan pressing through the midfield. No goals yet.
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15 min- Mohammedan winger Mobarak misses one to one chance. Maruf's through pass set him free but onrushing Biplob dives into the feet of Mobarak and clears.
20 min- Both the appear a little bit cautious over their approach. No goals yet. Mohammedan using the midfield while Russell seems to be comfortable with the flanks.
24 min- Russell earns a free kick at the right edge of the box. However Mamunul curves it over.
27 min- GOALLLLLLLL. Anwar's angular through pass from the midfield. Jahid takes in the in the right flank, curves a nice cross to Emily who taps the ball in from the middle of box. Russell -1 MSC-0.
35 min- Russell-1 :MSC-0. After scoring the goal Russell taking a slower approach and concentrates upon holding the ball.
37 min- MSC midfielder Manik sees his left footer fly direct to Biplob who punches it to safety, Manik took possession of Topu Barman throw-in.
40 min- Russell winger Jahid's cracking free kick from 40 yards out, MSC goalie Mamun Khan goes aerial to punch it for a corner.
45 min- The first half concludes with Russell leading 1-0. Plenty of action, Russell's experience and skill were evident while Mohammedan tried hard to equalise. The second half is also poised to present lively football. Stay tuned, will be back in 10 minutes.
Second half started. Sheikh Russell are leading 1-0.
52: Woh! unfortunate Mohammedan as Wahed's shot hit the post after a solo effort.
54 min- GOA---------LL. Mohammedan equalizes through Wahed. Carrying a Topu Barman long ball Wahed saw his first shot blocked by diving Biplob, but he manages to take the rebound and push it into the middle post.Russell-1 MSC-1.
70 min- Mohammedan now making the game slow. Maybe a strategy to save energy, Russell looking for counter attacking loopholes in the opponent defence.
74 min- Emily misses an easy opportunity. Anwar curves a low cross, Emily dives forward but misses the line, MSC goalie Mamun was hapless under the woodwork.
80 min- With 10 minutes to go, the scoreline is locked 1-1, both the teams concentrating on not conceding a late goal that could be fatal.
90 Min- Stipulated time is over. Mintu Sheikh, the MSC defender takes a free kick from 35 yards, Biplob dives to take the ball in his gloves. THREE minutes time added.
90+3- MSC defender Topu Barman tries a long ranger from the top of the box, Biplob bring out a good save and the stipulated time finishes. The final goes to 15+15 minutes extra time.
THE EXTRA TIME HAS KICKED-OFF. MSC are on the Torch end, Russell in the pavilion end.
90+15- The first half of the extra time concludes. No notable actions, roaming down the flanks and midfield were a plenty but no finishes, Scoreline remains 1-1.
90+30 Min- Drama in the middle- Russell defender Linkon kicks Wahed off the ball and Wahed reacts wildly, both are Red carded. Extra 30 minutes fails to break the 1-1 scoreline. The final will now be decided in shootout.
The penalty shootout is to take off.
Mohammedan- Mobarak, Manik Shohag, and Mintu Sheikh scores. Rajani misses.
Russell- Emily, Mithun scores, Nahid, Sobuj Kumar missed.
Mohammedan wins the Super Cupy 4-2 goal in the tiebreaker. The Regulation time was locked 1-1.
Congrats Mohammedan.
Man of the final – Mamun Khan (MSC)
Player of the Tournament – Mobarak Hossain Bhuiyan (MSC)
Most Valuable Player of the Tournament- Mobarak Hossain Bhuiyan (MSC)
Fair Play Trophy- Brothers Union
Champion Mohammedan SC Ltd was rewarded Tk 50 lacs while Runners-Up Sk. Russell was rewarded Tk. 30 lacs.