Muktijoddha oust Sk Russel

Dhaka, July 14 (bdnews24.com) - Muktijoddha Sangsad moved into the semi-finals of the Grameenphone Super Cup after they defeated Sheikh Russel KC 2-1 in the last match of Group B at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday.

The Reds will meet Dhaka Abahani in the second semi-final while Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting will meet Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in other semi.

Mithun Chowdhury (45+2 minutes) and Bukola (67 minutes) scored for Muktijoddha cancelling out Effiong Duke's 33rd minute effort for Sheikh Russel.

Muktijoddha earned four points, Mohammedan grabbed two and Russell earned one point from the group.

Effiong put Russel ahead after midfielder Raju paved the way for the Cameroonian and blasted home from the middle of the box.

Mithun equalised for Mukitjoddha in the added time of the first half after Russell custodian Mamun Khan dived into the feet of Motiur Munna but unmarked Mithun placed the rebounder into the empty net.

Muktijoddha went ahead after Motiur Munna's placing off a Dami free kick was saved but Bukola tapped the ball into the far post.

Muktijoddha were reduced to 10 men when midfielder Maruf was sent off after his second bookable offence in the 83rd minute.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Wednesday deferred the semi-finals and the final of the Grameenphone Super Cup to allow the national team to prepare for their World Cup pre-qualifier play-off against Lebanon.

The national booters will practice on Friday.

Bangladesh play Lebanon in the first leg at home on July 23 and the second leg on July 28.

The Super Cup semis were scheduled to be held on July 16 and 17 and the final on July 19.

Bangladesh League champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Abahani Limited booked their spots after finishing goalless on Wednesday. Sheikh Jamal topped Group A with four points and Abahani ended with two.

TEAMS

Muktijoddha: Biplob, Rajani, Paul Dammi, Nasiruddin, Sweet, Motiur Munna, Maruf, Arman Aziz (Jahed Parvez) Mithun, Bukola, Rony (Alamgir Rana).

Sheikh Russell: Mamun Khan, Aminul, Prodip, Bappi, Abbas Inusha, Moro Mohammed, Manik, Raju, Yusuf (Emon Babu) , Effiong Duke (Wahed), Bangoura Ismael.

Referee: Abdul Hannan Miron

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Muktijoddha reach last four beating Sheikh Russell

Muktijoddha Sangsad KC reached the last four of the Grameenphone Super Cup Football when they came from behind to snatch a 2-1 goals victory over Sheikh Russell KC at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday, reports UNB.

With the day's win, Muktijoddha SKC emerged group B champion with four points, while Sheikh Russell KC, which made exit from the meet with the day's loss, has one point as both complete their group matches.

Dhaka Mohammedan SC, which finished group B runners-up with two points, will play the first semifinal against group A champion Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, while Muktijoddha SKC will meet Dhaka Abahani Limited in the second semis.

Both the semifinals and the final will be held after the national team completes their home match of the World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on July 28.

Earlier, the two semifinals were scheduled for July 16 and 17 while the final on July 19.

In the day's match, Nigerian striker Alamu Bukola and Mithun Chowdhury scored one goal each for Muktijoddha Sangsad KC while Nigerian forward Effiong Duke netted the lone goal for Sheikh Russell KC.

The match was locked 1-1 during the first half.

Nigerian forward Effiong Duke scored first for Sheikh Russell KC in the 32 minute with a placing shot from inside the danger zone after taking a close pass from compatriot Bangoura Ismael (1-0).

But Mithun Chowdhury restored parity for Muktijoddha SKC in the injury time of the first half with a close range shot after the ball from Motiur Munna's attempt at goal came his way when it was fisted away by Sheikh Russell goalie (1-1).

After the lemon break, Sheikh Russell KC missed a certain goal in the 65th minute when advancing Duke's close header off a right wing minus by substitute Babu sailed harmlessly over the cross bar.

Nigerian striker Alamu Bukola confirmed the Muktijoddha SKC triumph in the 67th minute with a grounder from inside the D-box as Munna's well-judged shot from vantage position came his way after hitting the goalpost (2-1).

Sheikh Russell KC got another scoring chance to level the margin in the 85th minute, but as onrushing Duke pushed the ball off Ghanaian recruit Moro's right wing minus it narrowly went out of play beside the side bar.

Mithun Chowdhury of Muktijoddha Sangsad KC was adjudged the man of the match for his brilliant performance.

Muktijoddha Sangsad KC - Biplob, Rajani, Paul, Nasiruddin, Sweet, Motiur Munna, Maruf, Arman, Mithun (Johirul), Bukola, Ronny (Rana).

Sheikh Russel KC - Mamun, Aminul, Prodip, Bappi, Abbas, Moro, Manik, Raju, Yusuf (Babu), Duke (Wahed) and Ismael.

Referee - Abdul Hannan Miron.

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Muktijoddha SKC keep title hope alive

Muktijoddha Sangsad KC kept their title hope alive in the Grameenphone Bangladesh League beating Chittagong Mohammedan SC by 2-1 goals at the Cox's Bazar Stadium Monday, reports UNB.

It was the 2nd consecutive victory for the freedom fighters team Muktijoddha in the ongoing league after beating the port city team Mohammedan SC by 6-0 goals in the first leg match.

In the day's match, national coloured medio Arman Aziz put

Muktijoddha ahead in the 10th minute and Sudanese striker James Saeed Moga doubled the margin in the 50th minute. Shahedul Alam scored the consolation goal for Chittagong Mohammedan in the 68th minute.

After the day's feat, Muktijoddha SKC remained at the 2nd slot in the league table securing 47 points from 21 outings, three points behind league leader Sk Jamal Dhanmondi Club, who bagged 50 points.

Chittagong Mohammedan SC still under relegation threat with 17 points with one more match to play

In the day's other match, Arambagh KS confirmed their survival in the Bangladesh League with a 2-0 victory over Farashganj at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.

With the day's win, Arambagh KS took their tally to 24 points from 21 matches to move up to the 7th position while Farashganj remained in the danger zone with 19 points and one match to play.

After a barren first half, Nigerian Subair Mohammed Omobolaji put Arambagh KS ahead in the 67th minute by placing the ball home capitalizing on square pass of Ismael Bangoura (1-0).

In the injury time, Ismael Bangoura doubled the margin for Arambagh KS in the injury time by a placing shot off a low cross of Faisal Ahmed Emeka (2-0)..

Earlier, Farashganj's best chance came in the 77th minute when substitute forward Kalou Johnson's placing shot off a Siyo Zunapiyo pass narrowly travelled over target.

Farashganj were unfortunate in the 87th minute when Siyo Zunapiyo's head off a Rajiv cross, rebounded to the game and Kalou Johnson headed the ball wide.

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Muktijoddha keep Sk Jamal waiting

Muktijoddha Sangsad KC edged past hosts Chittagong Mohammedan 2-1 at the Cox’s Bazar stadium on Monday to keep Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club waiting for their title.

Jamal could have won the title if Muktijoddha had dropped points in this game, but goals from Arman Aziz and James Moga in two halves kept slim hopes for them of championship.

Jamal, with 50 points from 21 matches, three more than Muktijoddha, will be champions if they beat Brothers Union in their last game on Wednesday. Even if they lose the game and Muktijoddha fail to beat Rahmatganj, the title will be Jamal’s.

Muktijoddha can be champions only if Jamal lose to Brothers and they beat Rahmatganj as they have a better goal difference (+33) compare to Jamal’s +30.

Ace midfielder Arman Aziz gave Muktijoddha an early lead and tournament’s highest scorer James Moga doubled the lead with his 17th goal five minutes into the second half.

Shahedul Islam, however, pulled one back in the 68th minute for the hosts but the final result was not enough to reduce the port City Club’s relegation tension. They are now 11th in the league standings with 17 points with one game left.

Meanwhile, Arambagh KS registered a 2-0 victory over Farashganj SC to beat the drop having earned 24 points. The defeat means Farashganj, the Independence Cup champions, are now in relegation danger as they have only 19 points and are in ninth place.

Two teams will be relegated from the 12 with Chittagong Abahani already being confirmed of it. Farashganj, Chittagong Mohammedan and Feni Soccer are the three teams who are now in danger zone.

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