The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh champions Abahani Limited was eliminated from the AFC President's Cup Football conceding 1-2 defeat against former champions Regar-Tadaz Club of Tajikistan in their 2nd group engagements at MPPJ Stadium in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday.

It was the second consecutive defeat for Bangladesh's Professional League champions Abahani Limited in Group A match after conceding a frustrating 0-4 defeat against Nepal Police Club in the inaugural match on Sunday, featuring a hattrick by Ju Manu Rai.

In the day's match, all the three goals were scored in the first half with Ghana striker Awudu Ibrahim scoring the lone goal for sky-blue Abahani Limited.

Abahani Limited comparatively played a good football during the second half and came close to scoring on two to three occasions, but failed to materialize any, according to a message received here from Abahani Club today.

Abahani Limited, placed in Group A with Pakistan WAPDA, Nepal Police Club and Regar-Tadaz of Tajikistan, will play their 3rd and last group match against Pakistan WAPDA on June 26 at the MPPJ Stadium.

In the day's other match, Nepal Police Club split points with Pakistan WADPA in a 1-1 affair at the same venue Tuesday afternoon.

After the day's outcome, former champions Regar-Tadaz of Tajikistan took a solo lead in Group A table with all-win run securing full six points from straight two matches while Bangladesh remained at the bottom in the four-team fray without any point.

Last time runners-up Nepal Police Club (Former Mehendra Police Club) followed them the leaders with four points from two outings while Pakistan WAPDA opened the account with the day's lone point.