Dhaka Abahani beat Club Eagles in play-off match of AFC Cup Qualifiers

Sports Reporter :
Dhaka Abahani Limited beat Club Eagles of Maldives by 2-1 goals in the play-off match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup Qualifiers at Sylhet District Stadium on Wednesday.

Dhaka Abahani led the first half 1-0.

Dhaka Abahani’s Grenadian forward Stuart put his team ahead by a header using a cross of his teammate David in the 20th minute of the play.

Ahmed Rizwan of Club Eagles leveled the margin capitalizing a free-kick of his teammate Milovan in the 64th minute of the encounter.

Brazilian Danilo of Dhaka Abahani Limited scored the match-decider by a header utilizing a corner of his teammate Muzaffarov in the 89th minute of the game.

Abahani got the first chance in the 5th minute of the match.

Muzaffarov’s shot was fisted by the Club Eagles goalie.

Thus, Abahani was deprived from a confirm goal.

Muzaffarov’s power-packed shot was saved by Club Eagles custodian in the 15th minute of the match.

David’s shot passed away the cross-piece in the 45th minute of the clash.

Ahmed Rizwan’s forceful shot went wide in the 56th minute of the game.

Stuart came close to score in the 73rd minute but his shot was saved by Club Eagles custodian.

A forward of Club Eagles header bounced back after touching the sidebar in the 81st minute of the match.

After one minute Milad of Abahani header failed to find the net in the 81st minute of the clash.

Dhaka Abahani Limited will face the winning team between the match of Mohan Bagan AC of India and Machhindra FC of Nepal in a play-off match of South Zone on August 22.