Former champions Usha KC shared the top slot in the 11-team Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League, with Abahani Limited beating Victoria SC by 7-1 goals.
at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
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After the day's match, the old Dhaka outfit Usha KC secured 25 points from all the 10 first phase matches to share the top with Abahani Ltd, which also bagged 25 points from nine matches, playing one match less than Usha KC.
Mohammedan SC remained at the 2nd slot in the league table, securing 23 points from nine matches.
While holders Mariner Youngs Club is in third place with 19 points from nine matches.
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In the remaining first phase matches, Mohammedan SC will play lowly Bangladesh Sporting Club while Abahani Limited will face holders Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club.
In Tuesday's match, Mahbub Hossain scored a hat-trick, scoring three goals, and Hasan Jubair Niloy, Arshad, and Indian recruits Shariq and Nikhil scored one each for Usha KC.
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After trailing by 0-7 goals, Shafiqul Islam Anik scored the consolation goal for Victoria SC (7-1).
In the day's other match, Ajax SC assured the super six berth in the league, beating Dilkusha SC by 6-4 goals at the same venue on Tuesday afternoon.