Photo: StarMohammedan Sporting Club today (Friday) won much-talked Tk 1 crore Citycell Super Cup final stunning their arch rival Abahani by 1-0 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital.
John Godwin of the winning side gave the opportunity for the black and white supporters to start celebrating at 23rd minute of the match when his shot found desired net from a minus of Bukola.
The opponent Abahani Limited seemed to be defensive since the match started at 5:00pm though they began to play attacking football in second session.
The absence of Blue’s midfielder Arif Khan Joy has been felt strongly in the whole match. Joy and Pranotosh Das were suspended after receiving too many cards in the previous matches of the tournament.
In second half, some constructive attacks from the losing side missed out because of goalkeeper Aminul’s superb guard under the bar.
Zahid Hossain Emily was named as the most valuable player who has received a car while the best goalkeeper Aminul Hqque of Mohammedan has received Tk 1 lakh.
Earlier the curtain of the much-awaited match between Mohameddan Sporting Club and Abahani Limited was raised up at 5:00 this afternoon.
Abahani, who won all three group matches, eliminated Brothers Union 3-2 on aggregate in the two-leg semi-finals while Mohammedan ousted their Chittagong namesake 3-2 in the penalty shootout after the semi-finals finished 1-1 on aggregate.
Today's final produced a houseful stadium after a long time and the previous matches also showed signs of the game's good old fans returning to the ground.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina watched the match and inspired the players of both the teams.
After the match, she expressed her gratitude to the audience for showing tremendous excitement to the event.
“Keep coming to the gallery like today you have come and help bring back our previous glory of the football,” the PM said.
Later, she distributed trophies to the champion and runner-up teams as chief guest.
Army Chief and Chairman of National Sports Council (NSC) General Moeen U Ahmed, State Minister for Youth and Sports Ahad Ali Sarker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Citycell Michael Seymour and other football officials were present at the prize giving ceremony.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) telecasted the match live from the venue.
The richest prize ever in any domestic competition began on March 11.
Source : The Daily Star
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