The three-time BPL champions Bashundhara Kings defeated Rahamatganj Muslim Friends Society by 2-0 goals in their third match of the ongoing BPL 2022-23 at their home Bashundhara Kings Arena of the Bashundhara Sports Complex in the capital today (Dec 31).

Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento scored an opener (1-0) with a header, off a left-footer cross from his compatriot midfielder Miguel Figueira Damasceno in the 11th minute.

Then, Kings’ Brazilian captain Robson Robinho extended the lead (2-0) with a left-footed close range angular shot from the right flank of the box to the second bar in the 60th minute.

Before the match kicked off, both teams observed one minute of silence in memory of the Brazilian legend Pele, who died on Thursday aged 82.

In the day’s other two matches, Chattogram Abahoni and Mohammedan Sporting Club played a 2-2 draw at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla while Fortis Football Club beat Azampur Football Club Uttara by 1-0 goal at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh.

After the day’s matches, Bashundhara Kings dominated the top slot of the 11-team table with 9 points from three wins, followed by Sheikh Jamal DC and Dhaka Abahani who have earned 7 points from two wins and one draw each. 

BDST: 1859 HRS, DEC 31, 2022
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