Russel edge past Rahmatganj
Dhaka, 11 April 2016: Sheik Russel Krira Chakkra
edged past Rahmatganj MFS 2-1 in the group B match of KFC Independence Cup at
the Bangbandhu National Stadium on Monday.
Fikru Teferra put Sheikh Russel ahead in the
very fifth minute of the match. Skipper Atikuzzaman Meshu curved a cross from
left flank and the Ethiopian forward Fikru Teferra’s flying header landed in
the far post net. (1-0)
Cameroonian forward Paul Emile doubled the lead
in the 15th minute. Forward Jahid Hasan Emily cut ÂÂÂ the ball back in the middle of the box from
the left flank where Paul turned round and blasted ball into the far post net
with a cracking right footer. (2-0)
In the 32nd minute Rahmatganj
midfielder Mehbub Hasan Nayo saw his suddenly taken 25 yarders punched for a
corner by Russel goalie Rasel Mahmud Liton.
Rashed Turzo reduced the margin in the 85th
minute. The substitute forward scored with a sliding placing shot on a cross of
midfielder Md. Sohel from the right. (2-1)
Russel collected 9 points from three matches
while Rahmatganj remained with 3 points from three matches.