Abahani Limited went well thanks to the skill of the two Brazilians. Granada striker also scored with them. However, even after being behind by three goals, Brothers made a great comeback but could not deny Abahani the victory. The exciting match of 5 goals was won by the blue-blue jersey holders. In the Premier League, Abahani defeated Gopi Bagh by 3-2 goals.
The combination of two Brazilians, Jonathan Fernandez and Washington, was worth watching at the Rajshahi District Stadium on Friday. In the 7th minute of the match clock, Washington entered the box and passed to Fernandez with his left foot, this Brazilian midfielder easily hooked the ball into the net.
Fernandez also contributed to the goal that increased the gap in the 36th minute. A pass from the midfielder beat a defender into the Washington box and doubled the gap past the goalkeeper.
In the 48th minute, Abahani took a three-goal lead to put the Brothers under more pressure. A footballer’s shot was not properly cleared by the goalkeeper, Cornelius Stewart got it in front and rattled the net with ease.
After trailing by three goals, Brothers Union began to shine. After scoring two goals, a little more gave fear.
In the 59th minute, Brothers repaid a goal. Otabek’s cross beat the goalkeeper with Insan Hossain’s head.
In the third minute of added time, Mohamed Rabbi reduced the gap with a placing shot from Mustafa Karhaba’s perfect pass. But at the final whistle of the referee, the relief of winning three points returned to the Abahani camp.
In the other match of the day, Rahmatganj stopped Mohammedan 1-1. Munshiganj Shaheed Bir Shresh Shaheed Flight Lt. Matiur Rahman Stadium in the 27th minute of the match Dauda Cise scored Rahmatganj ahead. Muzaffarov scored four minutes before the end of the match to avoid defeat for the white-blacks.
Abahani is third with 13 points in its fourth win in seven games. Mohammedans edged Bashundhara Kings with four wins and 15 points in the third draw in the draw. Although Robinho has played one match less. Besides, Rahmatganj 7 and Brothers Union are far away from the title race with the previous 3 points.
