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Winners take it all

Sports Reporter
A lone figure was sitting in the dugout even when the lights were put off last night. The Bangabandhu National Stadium was all but deserted for Maruful Haque, who was in pain after his side’s loss to Abahani in a crucial B. League match.
Despite delivering the Federation Cup title to Mohammedan on his big league debut with victory on penalties against the same side, Maruf knows that his hands are far away from the professional league trophy following yester-day’s2-l defeat
"It was bad luck. We had many chances to kill the game but failed to take them in time," Maruf told after the Black andWhites gave up a 1-0 first half lead.
"We could not keep the
pressure on the opposition after halftime and they came back."
Abahani were not at their best in the first half but Maruf opined that the Sky-Blues were not negative at all.
"They had a depleted side but never played negative. Only a team with a positive frame of mind could win such a match.
T know we still have chances in the tide race but it now depends on a lots of ifs andbuts."
At the other end, Amalesh Sen was very happy after beating Mohammedan after two abortive attempts this season.
"It was the result of total team work We were shaky because we did not have our key player Ibrahim, who missed his flight from Amsterdam yesterday," said the veteran Abahani coach.
"I admit that we were looking for a draw but in the sec
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ond half, my boys played all out. 1 will also praise my forwards for utilising the chances and also Biplab for giving a tremendous performance at the goal," added Amalesh.
Hasid Hasan Emily was also ecstatic and the toast of his teammates in the dressing room.
"It was one of my best football matches. It was exciting, we played well and also our opponents were great on the field. But I feel most happy for the fans who watched a great match today," said Emily, who scored Abahani's equaliser and also set Emeka Christian's match winner.