Abahani’s winning start
Dhaka, February 17: Abahani Limited started with win in the Federation Cup beating Farashganj Sporting club 2-0 at the Banglabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday’s first match.
Farashganj started defensive with Abahani who dominated ball possession in the first 45 minutes only two weak shots of Abdul Baten Komol were Abahani’s notable attacks.
But in the extra time of the first half Hungarian forward Szabolcs Csorba scored the goal with a delicate touch over the head of onrushing Farashganj golaie Sujan Chowdhury the low cross was sent by Abdul Baten Majumdar Komol. (1-0)
Komol hit the Farashganj sidepost with a strong left footer in the 52nd minute.
Farashganj's Nigerian forward Akineyele Peter's shot went wide off the side post in the 61st minute.
Hungarian forward Szabolcs Csorba doubled the score for Abahani in the injury time. Midfielder Emon Babu put a pass to Szabolcs Csorba who converted it into goal hitting up of the net from the box. (2-0)