Abahani eliminated from AFC President's Cup
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
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, reports UNB.
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 materialise any, according to a message received here from Abahani Club Tuesday.
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.
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 materialise any, according to a message received here from Abahani Club Tuesday.
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.