Dhaka, February 3:
Defending champions Sheikh Russell stumbled to a goalless draw against Abahani
Ltd in the lone match of the Bangladesh
Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
Abahani’s Cameroonian
forward Ekele Patrick got the first chance in the 27th minute but
his shot was saved by Russell goalie Biplob.
Three minutes later
Abahni midfielder Touhidul Alam fed by midfielder Shahedul Alam saw his fierce
drive miss the sidepost.
After the change of
ends Russell took an attacking role but Haitian forward Pascal Millien, playing
his first match placed wide of the side post in the 55th minute.
Pascal Millien wasted another
chance in the 59th minute when his shot from the middle of the box
went straight to Abahani Shahidul Alam Sohel.
Abahani has 17 points
from seven matches while Russell has 12 points from eight matches.
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