Mohammedan Sporting Club lost 3-1 from the lead. Bashundhara Kings won the title of Bangladesh 2.0 Challenge Cup today at King's Arena.
The season's football competition was also named the 'Bangladesh 2.0 Challenge Cup' to honor the martyrs of the July-August mass uprising. The prize money of the match will also go to Shaheed Foundation. Mohammedan could have taken the lead after six minutes if Arif Bashundhara had not stepped into Kings' offside trap. No more mistakes in the eighth minute. Mohammedan attacked from the left side. Sund's superb cross was headed into the box, causing the Kings fans to pause in celebration of the black and white. Diabate, son of a Mohammedan house. BAFUF is also working to bring him to the Bangladesh national team. Courtesy of that Diabat, Mohammedan advanced quickly in the match. And this Mali striker scored the first goal in the new season for the club.
Kings are desperate to return to the match after digesting one goal. The host visitors still had their hands on their heads, a cloud of disappointment on their faces. Kings get a free kick in 22 minutes. However, due to the prudence of Mohammedan goalkeeper Sujan, the ball could not be put into the net. The Bashundharas emphasized slow and organized attacks. However, even if they can bring the ball to the midfield, it becomes difficult to enter the opponent's half. Because the Mohammedans adopt somewhat defensive tactics. After two minutes, Sunday crossed the goal again from the counter attack. Couldn't send the ball to the target this time. On the other hand the Mohammedans did not go out with their plan. They were midblocking the Kings' offensive attack. Mohammedan passed the first 45 minutes in this way.
After the break, the visitors threw smoke and flare in a flurry of attacks after the break. A musty smell permeated the entire Kings Arena. The referee was forced to stop the game. After about 10 minutes the game started again. After that, Bashundhara got a corner. And that opens their goal destiny. Once unmarked in the D box, Tapu Burman sent the ball straight into Mohammedan's net from the corner. Kings return to parity. Where is the change of Mohammedan rhythm. Since that game was stopped, they seem random. Bashundhara took that opportunity once more. In the 80th minute, Fahim shook the opponent's post after receiving Miguel's extended ball in the box. Kings advance in the match.
The two teams got 18 minutes of extra time as the game was stopped due to the crowd's indignation. Mohammedan could not score a goal despite trying hard for a long time, instead Miguel of Kings scored to make the scoreline 3-1.
