The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Abahani Limited moved to the final of the Citycell Federation Cup Football with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Farashganj Sporting Club in the first semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here on Friday.

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

Prantosh Kumar Das and Wali Faisal scored for the traditional 'sky-blue' Dhanmondi outfit, while Khokon Das for the 'old- Dhaka' outfit.

Khokon Das put Farashganj SC ahead in the very 2nd minute of the match by a powerful ground shot after the ball came his way off the fisted clearance by Abahani custodian Biplob (1-0).

Prantosh leveled the margin for Abahani Limited in the 26th minute by a placing shot, capitalizing on a Samad Yusuf minus (1-1).

After the breather, Wali Faisal scored the second goal for Abahani in the 64th minute by a close range push, utilizing a pass from defender Sujon (2-1).

In the 2nd semifinal, Dhaka Mohammedan meets Chittagong Mohammedan today (Saturday) at 5:00 pm, also at the same venue.

The final match of the tournament will be held on September 1 at 4:30 pm, with Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar giving live coverage.

Yellow cards: Al Amin, Mamun Miah, Mohammad Yusuf (Farashganj SC)

Squads:

Abahani Limited - Biplob, Siraji, Yusuf, Sujon, Wali Faisal, Abul, Joy (Prodeep), Zahed Parvez, Prantosh, Emily and Ibrahim (Tipu).

Farashganj SC - Al Amin, Faisal, Ramjan (Rentu), Mamun, Rajib, Russell, Kabir, Khokon, Khalilur (Chanchal), Anamul and Yusuf (Mamun).

Referee - Abdul Hannan Miron.