Big-budgeted Bashundhara Kings will play their dream final on Friday (Nov 23) at 5pm at the same venue against defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited, which made a final berth eliminating three times champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 4-2 goals in the first semifinal on Monday.
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Striker Towhidul Alam Sobuj, who came to the field in the 73rd minute replacing Emon Babu, scored the match winner in the 118th minute after a goalless draw in the stipulated 90 minutes.
National star-studded Bashundhara Kings failed to score despite repeated attempts due to confident keeping by Russel custodian Ashraful Islam Rana.
Earlier in group matches, Bashundhra Kings emerged Group D champions to reach quarterfinals beating Dhaka Mohammedan SC 5-3, drawing 1-1 with Sheikh Jamal DC and another newcomers Nofel SC in group matches. They finally booked a seat for the last four stage crushing Team BJMC by 5-1 goals.
Sheikh Russel KC booked a seat for the quarterfinals as the Group C champions beating Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 2-0 and defeating Dhaka Abahani 1-0 in group matches. Later, they qualified for the semifinals beating Chattogram Abahani by 1-0 goal.