With the day’s feat, Dhaka Abahani are now poised for a 2nd major soccer title in the ongoing season having clinched the Federation Cup Football crown last month.
Dhaka Abahani will play in the 2nd semifinal on Thursday (Dec 20) against the winners of newcomers Bashundhara Kings and Rahmatganj MFS, who will meet each other in the 4th quarterfinal on Friday (Dec 14) at the same venue.
Sheikh Russel KC will face Brothers Union in the first semifinal on Wednesday (Dec 19).
Haitian forward Kervens Belfort scored the match-winner for the popular sky-blue Dhanmondi outfit Abahani in the 81st minute from close range as a cross from Sohel Rana came his way flicked on by Nigerian striker Sunday (1-0).
Earlier, Sunday was deprived of a goal in the 32nd minute as his good side volley was saved by Saif SC custodian.
Promising national striker Jafor Iqbal of Saif SC came close to score twice in the 33rd and 50th minute but failed to capitalize.