DHAKA, May 9, 2023 (BSS)- Mohammedan Sporting Club reached final of the
Federation Cup football after a prolong 14 years upsetting high flying
Bashundhara Kings by 2-1 goals in the first semifinal held today (Tuesday) at
Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj.

In the day's match, Nigerian forward Sunday Emmanuel and Malian forward
Souleymane Diabate scored one goal each for Mohammedan while Brazilian
forward Dorielton netted a lone goal for Bashundhara Kings.

Sunday gave Mohammedan a deserving lead early in the 3rd minute while
Dorielton equalized the margin for Bashundhara Kings in the 43rd minute of
the match.

Souleymane Diabate sealed the victory scoring the second goal for Mohammedan
in the 55th minute of the match.

Bashundhara Kings, who are 21 points ahead than Mohammedan in the ongoing
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), however, tried their best to stage a fight
back in the match creating some scoring chances, but they could convert any
in the remaining proceeding.

Sunday Emmanuel of Mohammedan was named the best player of the match for his
impressive performance.

Earlier, Mohammedan Sporting Club defeated Chittagong Abahani Limited by 4-1
goals while Bashundhara Kings beat Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira
Chakra by 3-1 goals, in their respective quarterfinal matches.

The second semifinal match between Abahani Limited Dhaka and Sheikh Russel
Krira Chakra will be held on May 16 at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in
Cumilla.

The final will be held on May 30 at the same venue.