Abahani held by Arambagh
Dhaka, 17 April 2016: Abahani Limited was held to a
goalless draw by Arambagh Krira Sangha in the Group B Match of KFC Independence
Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday.
In the 40th minute Abahani Ltd were
reduced to 10 men when forward Lee Tuck was sent off showing direct red card by
referee as he hit Abu Sufian Sufil off the ball.
Arambagh’s forward Arif Hawlader shot straight
to Abahani goalie Sultan Ahmed Sakil in the 56th minute.
Abahani were unfortunate in the 59th
minute of the match when Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba’s shot hit the
crosspiece.
Forward Jewel Rana squandered another chance
for Abahani in the 77th minute. Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba sent
a through pass to Jewel who shot straight to Arambagh goalie Mitul Hasan having
one on one situation.ÂÂ
Abahani almost conceded a goal in the 80th
minute when Arambagh forward Abu Sufian Sufil’s goal bound shot from the top of
the box cleared by a Abahani defender.
Abahani has 5 points from 3 matches while
Arambagh has 4 points from 5 matches.