Kings hope out for controversial red card

Bashundhara Kings hope were out to take part in the AFC zonal play-off semi-final as they lost to Odisha FC by a solitary goal in their last Group-D match of the AFC Cup at Kaling Stadium in Bhubneswar of India on Monday last.

Bashundhara Kings’ midfielder Asror Gafurov fouled a player of Odisha FC in the injury time of the first half.

But the referee showed straightly red card to him instead of yellow card.

Thus, Kings became 10-man team. Later, Mourlada of Odisha FC scored the all-important goal by a header in the 61st minute and Kings hope to play AFC zonal play-off semi-final match went in vein.