Abahani Russell play goalless tie
Dhaka, May 22: A ten men Sheikh Russell held Abahani Ltd to a goalless draw in the second phase of the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League at the Bangabandhnu National Stadium on Thursday.
Sheikh Russell’s Haitian forward Pascal Millien was shown the red card by referee Tayeb Hasan in the 18th minute when the Haitian punched Abahani defender Shaikat off the ball.
In the 35th minute Rusell’s Serbian forward Miroslav Savanovic’s 25 yarder was punched to safety by Abahani goalie Shahidul Alam Sohel.
Russell skipper Biplob Bhattacharjee pulled out a brilliant save in the 76th minute when he punched a header of Pranotosh who rose to head a Mishu corner that flew in from the left hand flag.
In the stoppage time of Abahni’s Ghanaian forward Osie Morrison saw his volley go straight to Biplob.
Abahani has 33 points from 17 matches while Sheikh Russell has 17 points from 14 matches.