Sk Russel taste first BPL victory
Besides, the high-flying Saif tasted their first defeat in the league. Earlier, they beat Bangladesh Police Football Club by a 1-0 goal and Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society by 3-1 goals in their first two matches. Despite losing points, Saif have been sharing the same slot along with reigning champions Bashundhara Kings with 6 points each.
Sheikh Russel’s Kyrgyz defender Aizar Akmatov scored the match-winner converting a spot-kick correctly in the 39th minute (1-0) of the game. Sheikh Russel were awarded a penalty as Saif vice-captain cum defender Riyadul Hasan Rafi illegally tackled their forward Mohammad Jewel inside the box.
Source: Daily-sun