DHAKA, -Forward Samin Yasir scored a brace as Rahmatganj
Muslim and Friends Society, came from behind, beat ten men Bangladesh Air
Force Football Team by 4-1 goals in the group B match of Independence Cup
Football held at Bir Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on
Friday.
With the day’s win, Rahmatganj kept their quarterfinal hope alive with four
points along with Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra who have also equal number of
points. Rahmatganj are however ahead than Sheikh Russel with better goal
difference.
Sheikh Russel Krira Chara will face Abahani Limited in the last match of
Group B tomorrow (Saturday). Sheikh Russel needs only a draw to advance to
the quarters. If Sheikh Russel loses the match against Abahani, than both
Sheikh Russel and Rahmatganj will have equal points. In this case Rahmatganj
will be rocketed to the quarterfinals with a better goal difference.
If Sheikh Russel beat Abahani in their last match, than they will be emerged
as the group B champions with seven points. Abahani Limited already confirmed
their spot of quarterfinal from group B.
In the day’s match, Mohammad Jewel Mia put Bangladesh Air Force Football team
ahead in the 32nd minute while forward Murad Hossain restored the parity for
Rahmatganj in the 33rd minute of the match.
Rahmatganj took the lead as Samin score the second goal in the 44th minute
and he further widened the margin scoring his second and third goal for
Ramatganj in the 55th minute of the match.
Substitute midfielder Md Rifiqul Islam sealed the victory scoring the fourth
goal for the old Dhaka outfit in the 90th minute of the match.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha