BSP-21 Sheikh Russel reaches quaterfinal as group champions in Fed. Cup

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Sheikh Russel reaches quaterfinal as group champions in Fed. Cup

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2020 (BSS) – Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra moved to the
quarterfinal as group A champions of the Federation Cup Football
beating Lieutenant Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 3-2 goals in their
last group A match held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here.

With the day’s victory, Sheikh Russel secured six points from two
matches to emerge top from Group A while Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
remained at their previous credit of one point from the same number of
matches.

Group A champions Sheikh Russel will play group C runners-up
Chattogram Ababani Limited in the first quarterfinal scheduled to be
held on Friday (January 1) at the same venue at 4 pm.

In the day’s match, Tajikistan defender Siyovush Asrorov, Nigerian
midfielder Ugochukwu Obi Moneke and forward Toklis Ahmed scored one
goal each to ensure Sheikh Russel’s victory while Solomon struck twice
for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.

Siyovush Asrorov put Sheikh Russel ahead early in the 6th minute
while Ugochukwu doubled the lead for Sheikh Russel in the 39th minute
of the match.

After the resumption, Solomon pulled one back scoring his first goal
for Sheikh Jamal converting a spot kick in the 49th minute while
Toklis further widened the margin scoring the third goal for Sheikh
Russel in the 59th minute of the match.

Solomon reduced the margin scoring his second goal again from a
penalty in the 90th minute of the match.

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra made a winning start in the tournament
beating Bangladesh Police Football Club by 1-0 goals while Sheikh
Jamal Dhanmondi Club played out to a 2-2 goal draw with Bangladesh
Police Football Club in both their respective group opening matches.

Earlier, in the day’s another match, Dhaka Abahani Limited confirmed
their spot of quarterfinal as the group D champions beating Bangladesh
Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra by 2-1 goals also held at the same
venue.

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