Dhaka, 14 October 2016: Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited registered their first victory in the JB Bangladesh Premier League beating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited 1-0 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.

In the 19^th minute Mohammedan Senegalese defender Yaya Sy curved a leftfooted free kick from the top of the box, Jamal goalie Mazharul Islam Himel somehow punched the ball that kissed the crosspiece.

Mohammedan forward Shahdat Hossain Shahed saw his shot flying over the crosspiece in the 41^st minute.

However Mohammedan took the lead in the 48^th minute of the match. Cameroonian midfielder Patrice curved a corner from the right flag, Shahadat Hossain Shahed’s header fell in front of captain Towhidul Alam Shabuz who placed the ball into the net with a leftfooter. (1-0)

Jamal had a chance to level the score but Enamul Haque’s headed straight to Mohammedan goalie Nehal having alone on curving free kick of Wedson Anselme in the 63^rd minute.

Emeka Darlington wasted another chance for Jamal when his side-volley flew over the post on a low cross of Landing Darboe from the right in the 65^th minute.

In the 70^th minute Jamal substitute midfielder Sarowar Zaman Nipu’s header hit the crosspiece on a corner of Landing Darboe.

With the win Mohammedan earned 9 points from 10 matches while Jamal remained with 19 points from 10 matches.