Ctg Abahani hold Dhaka Abahani
Dhaka, May 26: Abahani Ltd completed their second phase of the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier Football league with goalless draw against Chittagong Abahani at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
In the very first minute Abahani’s Cameroonian forward Ekele Patrick shot wide of the side post from the middle of the box.
Abahani midfielder Pranotosh saw his cracking shot punched to safety by Chittagong Abahani goalie Nahiduddin in the 20th minute.
Pranotosh in the 61st minute, headed a Soarez corner but Nahiduddin punched the ball for a corner.
Chittagong Abahani’s Guinean forward Osmane Cherrif unleashed a fierce left footer from the top of the box in the 72nd minute but the ball taking a touch of Abahani goalie Shahidul Alam Sohel rocked the crosspiece .
Abahani Ltd skipper Md. Sujon saved his team from danger in the 75th minute by clearing a goalbound shot of Chittagong Abahani forward Sohel Mia.
Abahani Ltd have 34 points from 18 matches while Chittagong Abahani have 10 points from 18 matches.