Jamal edge Agrani Bank
Dhaka January 5: Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. beat Agrani Bank 1-0 in the opening day match of group C of the Grameenphone Federation cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday.
Nigerian winger Femi Orunimi scored the matchwinner in the first half.
Sheikh Jamal invaded the opposition territory from the very beginning but had to wait till the 25th minute to break the deadlock. Left back Mishu initiated the move in the flank and Assogba Allen chipped the ball to unmarked Nigerian winger Femi Orunimi who put Sheikh Jamal ahead with a header (1-0).
Jamal continued to keep the pressure but lacked the finishing touch. Brazilian playmaker Everton dribbled past the defence line in the 49th minute but shot in the outside net from the edge of the six yard box.
Everton missed another opportunity in the 52nd minute after Femi Orunimi fed him with a nice cross but the Brazilian placed the ball wide.
Jamal later inserted Sohel Rana and Sobuj in the offence but they also failed to increase the margin and Jamal had to remain satisfied with a one goal victory.