Russel edge past MSC
Dhaka, July 8: Sheikh Russell edged past Dhaka Mohammedan 2-1 in the Manyavar Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday.
Russell winger Jahid Hossain unleashed a fierce right footer in the 17th minute but the ball flew past the Mohammedan sidepost.
Ismael Bangoura danced down the left flank and made his way through the Russell defence but his right footer was saved by Russell goalie Russell Mahmud Liton.
However Jahid Hossain put Russell up in the added time of the first half his curled free kick was deflected into the net by Mithun Chowdhury (1-0)
Midfielder Hemanta Vincent doubled the margin in the 82nd minute off a solo effort (2-0)
Ismael Bangoura reduced the margin the stoppage time off a penalty (2-1)
Russell have 26 points from 12 matches while Mohammedan has 26 from 13 matches.