Kings over the moon
Bashundhara Kings coach Oscar Bruzon, the foreign recruits and local players were over the moon after securing the side’s first Bangladesh Premier League title in their debut season through a 1-1 draw against Mohammedan in Nilphamari yesterday. The single point ensured that the newcomers attained an unassailable lead on top of the league table with two matches in hand.
“It was too long and too hard for us to win the Bangladesh Premier League because it was very tough to play such long season. The boys have been consistent throughout the season though it was not easy to show such performance, especially in Nilphamari. The boys showed how to deliver possessional football and keep consistency. I thanked the players, officials and supporting staff for this achievement,” Oscar told reporters after the match in Nilphamari.
“The match against Mohammedan was too tough because Mohammedan are among the top three teams in the second leg and I am really impressed with their performance from the starting. We were under pressure after conceding the lead but our boys understood the match and kept cool to control the game. We had more talented players, who knew one point is enough to ensure the title and they did it successfully,” continued the Spaniard.
“To be honest, we concentrated on this match from last night and played accordingly,” Bashundhara forward Colindres said. “I’m feeling good and vey very happy because Bashundhara became champions in their debut season.”
As is the case for the club, it was the first taste of glory in the professional football league for many of the players, who were ecstatic with being a part of Bashundhara Kings’ history.
“I tasted the league title for the first time and I can’t really express my feelings,” goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico said. “I tried my best to help Bashundhara become champions.”
“It is first time that I became a part of a champion team. Bashundhara did not leave any stone unturned for me and it could have been failure for us if we could not deliver the title. Today we took to the field for a victory but Mohammedan really played well in the first half before we came back,” expressed winger Mohammad Ibrahim.
Winning the league is not something new for Hemanta Vincent Biswas, who was part of Abahani’s unbeaten title triumph in 2016, however, the national discard was happy to win the title a second time with different club.
“Winning any title is always joyful for the players and it is my second trophy. Our club did everything that was required and it was our responsibility to deliver the title. We are happy to do it,” said Hemanta.
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