Dhaka, 02 November 2016: Dhaka Abahani Limited edged past Chittagong Abahani Limited 2-1 in the second phase of JB Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday.

Ctg Abahani had a chance to move ahead in the 45^th minute of the match when Leonel Saint Preux dodged past two players and entered into the box with the goalkeeper to beat but suddenly Wali Faisal interfered his goal-bound shot inside the box to rescue Abahani from conceding the lead.

In the 50^th minute Abahani’s winger Jewel Rana made his way through the Ctg abahani defence and found goalie Ashaful Islam alone under the post, however his chipped effort miss the side post.

Ctg Abahani Haitian forward Leonel Preux missed a penalty in the 55^th minute of the match. A cracking shot of Zahid Hossain was blocked by Dhaka Abahani goalie Shakil, the rebounder was taken by Ctg abahani forward Md. Ibrahim hit the hand of defender Samad Yousuf that result penalty. Leonel’s spot kick hit the sidepost.

Abahani took the lead in the 67^th minute. English forward Lee Tuck curved a corner form right flag in the box where Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba headed the ball into the far post net. (1-0)

It was Lee Tuck who doubled the lead in the 70^th minute with a cool finish. Sunday sent an angular through pass between the  two defenders to Lee who placed the ball into the net with a delicate chip past goalie Rana. (2-0)

Dhaka Abahani and Ctg Abahani were reduced to 10 men in the 83^rd minute when Mamun Mia of Dhaka Abahani and Md. Biplob of Ctg Abahani sent off.

Ctg Abahani reduced the margin with a penalty shot in the 89^th minute. Midfielder Emon Mahmud brought down Leonel in the box and referee pointed the spot kick. Zahid converted the spot kick. (2-1)

After the win Dhaka Abahani took their tally to top of the table with 26 points playing 12 matches while Ctg Abahani remained with 24 points also playing 12 matches.