Russel edge past Soccer
Dhaka, May 11, 2015:
Sheikh Russel KC edged past Soccer Club 2-1 in the Manyavar Bangladesh Premier
League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
Hemonto Vincent
Biswas put Russel ahead in the 14th minute. Jamaican forward Aeek
Sayeed’s shot was punched away by Soccer goalie Selim Ullah. Hemanto placed the
ball into the net on rebounder. (1-0)
Soccer Club leveled
the score through a penalty in the 19th minute. Defender Wali Faisal
brought down Soccer midfielder Abdullah Al Mamun in the box and referee whistled for
penalty. Gambian forward Jatta Mostafa converted the spot kick. (1-1)
In the 47th
minute Gambian forward of Soccer Club Dawda Ceesay’s shot was punched away by Russel
goalie Rasel Mahmud Liton diving to the right.
Russel took lead
again in the 60th minute. Forward Jahid Hasan Ameli sent a cross
middle of the box from the left where unmarked Nigerian forward Kingsley
Chigozie headed the ball into the far post. (2-1)
In the 77th
minute Kingsley Chigozie saw his shot hit the crosspiece on a low cross of Md.
Zahid Hossain.
After this win,
Russel have 16 points from 8 matches while Soccer remained with 8 points from 8
matches.