The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Riding on Nigerian striker Alamu Bukola's superb hattrick, Dhaka Mohammedan crushed Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 5-0 goals in the lone second phase match of the Citycell 2nd B. League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here on Monday.

With this win, Dhaka Mohammedan secured 25 points to join Brothers Union Club in the second slot of the league table, playing 12 matches. Muktijoddha Sangsad KC remained at eight points from 13 matches.

Holders Dhaka Abahani dominates the league table with 26 points from 12 matches.

In the day's match, striker Alamu Bukola made the hattrick scoring three goals while Abdul Baten Komol struck twice for Dhaka Mohammedan which led the first half 4-0.

With the day's hattrick, Bukola scored 9 goals to share the highest scorer's honour with Sheikh Russell KC striker Alfaz Ahmed.

Dhaka Mohammedan went ahead in the very 1st minute of the match as Bukola scored from the danger zone taking a right wing cross from skipper Arman Aziz (1-0). He doubled the team margin scoring his second goal in the 6th minute with a right footer from inside the danger zone off Nasir Hossain close pass (2-0).

Komol widened the winners' margin scoring the 3rd goal in the 12th minute from vantage position utilizing a pass from Bukola from left wing (3-0).

Bukola completed his hattrick scoring the 4th goal for his team as his own shot from inside the danger zone fisted by Muktijoddha custodian Paul again came his way in the 30th minute (4-0).

Komol sealed the fate of the match in the 63rd minute with a box shot after receiving a right wing pass from Nasir Hossain, who took the ball with his solo effort from mid field (5-0).

Muktijoddha Sangsad failed to create any real attack in the entire match and seemed helpless in front of Mohammedan attacks.

Today's match - Rahmatganj MFS vs Chittagong Mohammedan SC (BNS; 4 pm).