Arambagh Halt Police FC, Abahani Continue Winning Run

Bangladesh Police FC dropped points in the Bangladesh Football League (BFL) after winning their first three matches. Their winning run ended with a 1-1 draw against Arambagh Krira Sangha in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Dhaka Abahani Limited continued their winning run with a 3-1 victory over Chattogram City FC. In another match, Brothers Union Club held Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society to a 2-2 draw.

Police FC drew 1-1 with Arambagh in their fourth match at Shaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur yesterday. Local forward Md Rabby Hossain Rahul scored for Police, while Arambagh’s local midfielder Samar Joy Tanchangya found the net for his team.

Arambagh challenged Police from the start, despite the latter entering the match with confidence after three consecutive wins. Police took the lead in the 30th minute through Rabby Hossain Rahul to make it 1-0. However, Arambagh equalised just before half-time. Samar Joy scored with a fine shot in the fourth minute of added time in the first half (45+4) to make it 1-1.

Both teams tried to score again after the break, but neither managed to find the net. The match ended in a draw, with both sides sharing the points. Despite the draw, Police FC remain at the top of the league table with 10 points from four matches. The result ended their winning streak as they seek to establish themselves as strong title contenders. Arambagh, meanwhile, gained confidence by holding a strong opponent to a draw. They are ninth in the standings with three points from four matches, having drawn three and lost one.

In another match at Mymensingh District Stadium, Dhaka Abahani defeated Chattogram City FC 3-1. Nigerian forward Michael Babatunde, Nigerian forward Anthony Okechukwu Achu and local forward Al Amin scored one goal each for Abahani. Nigerian forward Rafael Odoyin scored Chattogram City’s only goal.

Abahani started aggressively and took the lead in the sixth minute through Michael Babatunde, putting them 1-0 ahead. They doubled their advantage through Okechukwu in the first minute of added time in the first half (45+1), going into the break with a 2-0 lead.

Abahani maintained their attacking approach after half-time. Al Amin scored in the 55th minute to extend the lead to 3-0. Chattogram City tried to reduce the deficit, and Rafael scored in the third minute of added time (90+3). However, the late goal was not enough to prevent a 3-1 defeat.

Abahani drew their opening match against PWD before beating Wanderers in their second game. Their victory over Chattogram City lifted them to fifth place with seven points from three matches. Chattogram City FC, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the table without a point from four matches. The team will need to improve its performance quickly to revive its league campaign.

In the day’s other match, Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society drew 2-2 with Brothers Union Club. Nepali defender Limbu and local forward Sajjad scored for Rahmatganj. Brothers Union’s goals came from captain Jamal Bhuiyan and Pakistani forward Syed Ali Raza.

Both teams fought hard, but neither could secure all three points. After the draw, Brothers Union sit 11th in the league table with two points from four matches, having drawn two and lost two. Rahmatganj are seventh with three points from four matches, having recorded three draws.