Jamal storm into final
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club stormed into the final of the Walton Women's Football League with a massive 16-0 win over Farashganj SC in the first semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
Studded with national stars, Sheikh Jamal took a 6-0 first half lead in the one-sided affair, riding on a hattrick by Sharmin Akhter Rupa, who along with her striking partner Sabina Khatun scored six goals each.
Nubai Ching Marma struck two goals while Aumra Ching Marma and Mirona Khatun netted one goal each as the ball was mostly confined inside the danger zone of Farashganj SC, for whom most of the players came from handball and cricket background.
It was the second biggest victory for Sheikh Jamal after their 26-0 win over Arambagh KS in group-phase. The Dhanmondi club have so far scored a staggering number of 59 goals in the four matches they played so far.
Despite a 12-0 defeat to Mohammedan SC, Farashganj moved into the semifinals after Dhaka Wanderers and Brothers Union, the other two listed sides of the group, pulled out due to failure to form squads. Farashganj's venture ended with conceding a total of 28 goals in two matches.
“It was expected that we would be humiliated at the hands of Sheikh Jamal as only two or three players of our team can kick the ball properly. The erst of the squad have come from handball and cricket, and were given only six to seven days of training on playing football,” said Farashganj coach Emdadul Haque Sachchu after the game.
“We were confident that we would win the game as there is a gulf of difference between the two sides in terms of strength. But our strength will be tested against Mohammedan if they can confirm their berth for the final,” said Sheikh Jamal coach Mosharraf Badal.
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