Ctg Abahani held by Arambagh
Dhaka, September 19: Chittagong Abahani were held to a goalless draw by Arambagh Krira Sangha in the JB Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadiumk on Tuesday.
In the 37th minute Chittagong Abahani skipper Mamunul Islam’s curved corner from the left hand flag took a dangerous swerve towards the post but Arambagh goalie Mitul Hasan fisted the ball to safety. Chittagong Abahani were close to a strike again in the 41st minute but Haitian forward Leonel Preux’s header on a cross of Md. Ibrahim missed the crosspost by afw inches.
The port city outfit’s woe continued in the 45th minute when Arambagh’s Nigerian defender Issa Yousifs precise back volleyed clearance frustrated them, Md; Ibrahim’s placing shot was heading towards the post when Issa arrived as the savior.
In the 57th minute Arambagh opened their first chance of the match. Winger Sajidur Rahman Sajid's down the right flank run saw Kester Akan free at the edge of the box, but the Nigerian forward shot straight into the gloves of Abahani goalie Rana.
With the draw Ctg Abahani has 12 points from 7 matches while Arambagh has 7 points from 7 matches.