The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Joint champions Abahani Limited share the top slot with another joint champions Usha KC in the Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League as they came from behind to beat Ajax SC by 3-1 goals at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Monday.

Mohammedan SC crushed lowly Sadharan Bima KS by 6-0 goals after dominating the first half 3-0 in the day's other match at the same venue in the afternoon.

After the day's outcome, both Abahani and Usha KC jointly dominate the league table with all-win record securing full 15 points from straight five outings.

Ajax SC took the lead in the 22nd minute through a field goal by skipper Rahat Sarwar much to the frustration of the Abahani fans.

Mohammad Modasser brought relief to the Abahani camp as he scored the equalizer with a field goal in the 29th minute, leaving the first half 1-1.

Vice-captain Russell Mahmud Jimmy put Abahani ahead in the 54th minute from a penalty stroke, while penalty corner specialist Mamunur Rahman Chayan sealed the fate of the match in the 68th minute scoring from a penalty corner.

Earlier, in the day's first match, Zahid bin Talib scored two field goals for Mohammedan SC -- in the 2nd and 12th minutes. Tapash Barman increased the winners' margin scoring one more goal from a penalty corner in the 42nd minute to lead the first half 3-0.

Skipper Ariful Haque Prince further widened the margin with a field goal in the 42nd minute, while Syed Al Masum scored the fifth goal for Mohammedan SC from a penalty corner just two minutes later.

Abdus Sajjad John completed the winners' tally scoring another field goal in the 65th minute (6-0).

Today's matches: Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club vs Bangladesh SC (2:30 pm); Azad SC vs Wari Club (4pm).