The fate of Chittagong Abahani has not changed even after returning to the second phase of the Premier League. The Port City side flew to defending champions Bashundhara Kings on Friday. Kings destroyed Chittagong Abahani 5-0 by running a ‘bulldozer’ with the pair of Rakib Hossain. Oscar Brujón’s team won 3-0 in the first half.
With such a feat, Kings remained on course to retain the Premier League crown. They strengthened the top position with 9 wins and 28 points in 11 matches. Chittagong Abahani is in eighth place in the previous 10 points.
Shaheed Birshrestha of Munshiganj Flight Lieut. Kings also had a good start against Chittagong Abahani at the Matiur Rahman Stadium on Friday. went ahead in the second minute. The opponent’s lax defense is responsible for this goal. Raihan Hossain could not stop Rimon Hossain’s pass, the ball went to Dorielton’s feet. Experienced Ashraful Islam Rana could not stop the shot of this Brazilian striker.
Robinho’s successful spot kick doubled the lead in the 12th minute. Rayhan got the ball in the box and Kings got a penalty. This Brazilian set the tone for Rakib’s goal in the 19th minute. Robinho’s long through pass from the midfield took control with the first touch and Rakib found the net with a chip shot over the head of Aguan goalkeeper Rana.
In the 38th minute, Rimon’s shot went wide on Dorielton’s cut back. It could have been a goal if it had been kept in the post. Another Uzbek Asro Gafurov took control of Boburbek’s through pass in first-half stoppage time and beat Rana with a Konakuni shot. In the first half, the fate of the match turned towards the Kings.
The Kings continued to dominate after the break. The fifth goal came in the 53rd minute thanks to the skills of two Brazilians. A great assist is seen in the combination of Robinho and Dorielton. In the last over, Rakib tapped Rana’s cross from Dorielton and hammered home the final nail.
With victory all but assured, the Kings’ attack slowed down. Chittagong Abahani could not climb even on that opportunity. The Port City team had to leave the field with another loss. Rahmatganj beat Brothers Union 2-0 in the other match of the day.
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