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The battle is still on

Sports Reporter
Abahani-Mohammedan clashes can never be of academic interest and it is no different today when the cross-town rivals face off at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
The fate of this season's Bangladesh League
had been sealed a week ago when Abahani confirmed their hattrick of titles with a 4-0 win over Farashganj. Mohammedan, on the other hand, will earn the dubious distinction of being runners-up for the third consecutive time, surely an unwanted tag for the Black & Whites.
As the perennial foes play their last league game, the usual appeal is ever present and both camps are excited to finish their campaign on a winning note, especially the Motijheel outfit who are in dire need of some satisfaction.
"We have already lost the championship but a win against Abahani can satisfy all of our players, officials and fans and we will definitely play for a win," said Mohammedan's stand-in-captain Wali Faisal, who joined Mohammedan this season from Abahani.
Mohammedan's attempt to take the professional league title homeforthefirst time was dashed in spite ofastrongteamon paper.
The Black & Whites are looking forward to put an end to Abahani's 34-match unbeaten run in the Bangladesh League though they have never defeated them in the five previous encounters.
Mohammedan lost twice and drew the other three including this year's first showdown held on March 19.
But past records have little relevance when it's an Abahani-Mohammedan match as temperament, handling pressure and nerve play the important roles.
"It seems Mohammedan are determined to beat Abahani as they have nothing to lose after finishing behind us," said Abahani coachAmalesh Sen.
" But, it is always a prestigious battle for us and we never think alternative but to win against Mohammedan," added Sen.
Abahani may have slight uneasiness among their ranks after being alleged to have played 'compromised matches' on way to their hattrick of titles, and they are apparently quite serious to prove others wrong.
And with both sides still unbeaten in the league so far, they wouldn't want to lose this last game and spoil their ending.
So does anyone still think that this is an academic affair?