Russel pip MSC
Dhaka, June 08: Sheikh Russel Krira Chakkra
edged past Mohammedan Sporting Club 1-0 in the 2nd phase of Nitol
Tata Bangladesh
Premier Football League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday.
In the first leg Russel drew with Mohammedan
1-1.
Mohammedan were very close to score in the 59th
minute but Burkina Faso forward Zongo Ousseni's left footer went wide from the
box the long ball was provided by Nigerian mid fielder Demian Chigozie from the
midfield.
Substitute midfielder Towhidul Alam Sabuz
squandered another chance for Mohammedan in the 79th minute.
Midfielder Mezbabul Haque Manik sent a square pass to unmarked Sabuz who failed to score having one-on-on situation with Russel goalie Biplob as he shot
straight to the goalie.
Cameroonian defender Baybeck of Mohammedan was
sent off in the 80th minute by referee Md. Azad Rahman showing
double yellow card.
Biplob saved again Russel to concede a goal in
the 88th minute. Forward Jahid Hasan Ameli’s header on a cross of
Sabuz from the right was fisted by Biplob dived to the right.
However, Forward Mithun Chowdury broke the
deadlock and scored the wining goal for Russel in the injury time. The willy
forward Mithun netted the ball in the far post with a curving shot over the goalie Mamun Khan from the
edge of the box after dodging an opponent defender . (1-0)
After this win, Russel earned 24 points played
18 matches while Mohammedan remained with 32 points also played 18
matches.