The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Abahani Limited and Usha KC dominate the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League with all-win run as both beat respective rivals in their 4th league encounters at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.

The popular "sky-blue" Dhanmondi outfit Abahani came from behind to manage a 6-3 goals victory over spirited Azad SC, while old Dhaka hockey giant Usha KC earned a comfortable 7-1 victory against Sadharan Bima KS in the afternoon.

With the day's wins, two joint league champions Abahani Limited and Usha KC registered their fourth consecutive wins to share the top slot again, securing full 12 points from four matches.

In the day's first match, Mamunur Rahman Chayan struck four goals for Abahani - in the 10th, 13th, 21st and 63rd minutes, all from penalty corners.

Vice-captain Russell Mahmud Jimmy and Musa Miah scored one field goal each -- in the 15th and 48th minutes -- for the winners, which dominated the first half 4-1.

Jamil Bin Talib earlier put Azad SC ahead scoring the match's first goal in the very 3rd minute from a penalty corner.

Ajit Kumar Ghosh scored the second goal in the 42nd minute by a field goal, while Belal Hossain completed the Azad SC tally in the 61st minute, converting a penalty corner.

In the day's other match, Rahul Kanti Roy scored three field goals in the 22nd, 36th and 50th minutes, while Mustafizur Rahman Dinar, Maksud Alam Habul, Akhter Ali and Tariq Aziz netted one goal each for Usha KC, which led the first session 4-0.

Afsaruddin scored the consolation goal for Sadharan Bima KS in the 43rd minute.

Friday's matches: Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club vs Wari Club (2:30pm), Mohammedan SC vs Sonali Bank (4pm).