Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 5 Num 1091 Tue. June 26, 2007  
   
Sports


Arambagh ride on late rally


Late goals by foreign recruits Thomas Biketi and Iddi Badambuze helped Arambagh see off Khulna Abahani with a 2-0 win in yesterday's B. League match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

The visitors, who had lost the first-leg battle in Khulna 3-1, fought neck and neck for 85 minutes before conceding a penalty.

Kenyan defender Biketi effortlessly scored from the spot to separate the two sides while Ugandan forward Iddi sealed the victory in the 90th minute.

Both Biketi and Iddi now have three goals in the league.

Arambagh ascended two places up the table to reach sixth with 19 points from 15 games while Khulna Abahani stuck to third from bottom with 11 points after 14 outings.

Joint league leaders Sheikh Russel will face Brothers Union in today's crucial match, which will be telecast live by ATN Bangla.

Picture
Khulna goalkeeper Nahid makes a save against Arambagh during yesterday's B.League encounter at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. PHOTO: STAR