BSS
  03 Nov 2023, 18:43

Rahmatganj MFS keep quarterfinals hope alive 

DHAKA, Nov 3, 2023 (BSS)-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.