Russel emerge group Champions
Dhaka, February 22: Sheiikh Russell emerged as the champions of group B playing a goalless draw with Mukitjoddha in the Federation Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday.
Russell beat Uttar Baridhara 5-0 while Muktijoddha beat Uttar Baridhara 4-0 in the other group matches so Russell were the group champions with a better goal average. Both the teams earned four points.
After a barren first Russell came close to a stike in the 60th minute as defender Waly Faisal and Nigerian forward Kingsley Chigozie played one-two to beat the Muktijoddha defence, but Waly's low left footer went straight to Muktis goalie Titumir Chowdhury.
Muktijoddha's Senegalese forward Camara Sarba saw his shot deflect off a Russell defender's feet in the 71st minute.
In the 75th minute Russell forward Emily placed the ball wide off the side post.