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Six-time champions Dhaka Abahani earned a 2-0 victory over Chittagong Abahani in the second phase match of the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football Thursday.
The first phase match between two teams ended in a 1-1 draw on February 1 this year.
Dhaka Abahani dominated the first half 1-0 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
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Nigerian striker Sunday Chizoba put Dhaka Abahani ahead in the 34th minute (1-0); midfielder Mamunul Islam sealed the fate of the match, scoring the second goal for them in the 52nd minute (2-0).
Despite Thursday's win, Dhaka Abahani remained at the second spot in the league table, securing 36 points from 17 matches, 13 points behind table-toppers Bashundhara Kings.
Chittagong Abahani remained at the fifth slot with 29 points from 17 matches.
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The Kings stayed at the top of the table with 49 points from 17 matches.
Muktijoddha Sangshad KC will play Sheikh Russel KC Friday at 5pm at the same venue.