In a battle of former champions, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club beat Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra 3-2 in a tightly contested match of the eleven-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2022-23 Saturday afternoon in Gopalganj.
At the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium, Sheikh Jamal dominated the first half 1-0.
After the day's match, Sheikh Jamal remained in the third spot after securing 11 points from five matches. Former champions Dhaka Abahani remained in the second spot with a better goal difference after earning 11 points from five matches.
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Sheikh Russell stayed in the fourth spot with six points from four matches.
Defending champions Bashundhara Kings are leading the points table with 15 points from five straight matches.
In the day's match, St Vincent forward Stewart put Sheikh Jamal ahead in the 34th minute (1-0). Bangladeshi forward Mannaf Rabby doubled the lead in the 49th minute (2-0).
Uzbek defender Timur Talipov pulled one back for Sheikh Russell in the 69th minute (2-1).
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However, Uzbek midfielder Mavlonov again put Sheikh Jamal in front in the 74th minute (3-1).
Nigerian striker Sunday Udoh made it 3-2 for Sheikh Russel in the 75th minute.
The day's other BPL match between Rahmatganj MFS and Fortis FC ended in a goalless draw at the Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi.