Brothers Union edge Abahani Limited behind Ali Raza’s brace
MUNSHIGANJ, Bangladesh (Interstat) — Brothers Union defeated visiting Abahani Limited 2-1 on Friday at Shaheed Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Ali Raza scored in the 27th and 75th minutes and was booked in the 55th. Robiul Hasan scored for Abahani in the 58th, and Jamal Bhuyan recorded an assist. Abahani’s Hossain S. was booked in the 54th, Brothers’ Sarkar S. in the 88th and Abahani’s Khan Y. in stoppage time. Jonathan Santana and Okachi A. were sent off in the 62nd minute, leaving both teams with 10 players. Abahani brought on Faysal N.H. in the 46th, Afolabi S. in the 69th and Hossain S. in the 70th; Brothers introduced Hemel M. in the 82nd. Raza’s second goal restored Brothers Union’s lead. Abahani’s competition record is now 2 wins and 1 loss, also its overall mark. Brothers is 1 win, 2 losses and 2 draws in the competition and 2 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws overall.