Dhaka, June 23: Defending Champions Sheikh Russell Krira Chakkra were held to a 2-2 draw by 10 men Brothers Union in the 3^rd phase of Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
 
Brothers turned into 10 men in the 8^th minute when their goalkeeper Md. Sujon was sent off by referee Azad Rahman showing direct red card after the goalie tackled down Russel forward Mithun chowdhury outside the box.   
 
Haitian forward Augustine Welson put Brothers ahead in the 38^th minute with a placing shot on cross of Nigerian forward Kester Akon from right. (1-0)
 
 
Russel restored the parity in the 65^th minute through their midfielder Md. Sumon. Forward Mithun unleashed a low cross to unmark Sumon who placed the ball into the net without any hesitation. (1-1)
 
 
Brothers took the lead again in the 71^st minute when their Nigerian forward Simon Ezeodika scored goal from the box with an angular shot in the far post. (2-1)
 
Midfielder Sabuz Kumar Bizwas of Russel leveled the match in the 74^th minute. The midfielder sent the ball to the net over Sabuz Das Roghu from the edge of the box. (2-2)  
 
With this draw Brothers saw their points moving up to 33 played 21 matches while Russel also moved up to 28 points after playing 21 matches.