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June 17, 2000 Dhaka
(UNB)– A golden goal by former national midfielder Arman enabled hosts
Noakhali to clinch the 21st Sher-e-Bangla Cup National Football
title beating Bangladesh Army by 2-1 goals at Noakhali yesterday (Friday). The
final match between the two teams was locked 1-1 during the stipulated 90
minutes at the Noakhali Shaheed Bhulu Stadium this afternoon. Former
national striker Naquib put the host team ahead in the 54th
minute while Rafiqul Islam of Army restored parity one minute before the
end of 90 minutes’ play. Arman
scored the match-winning goal for Noakhali in the 25th minute
of the extra session. Referee Mansoor Azad had to show nine yellow cards to control the match, cautioning Arman, Naquib, Tito, Dhanu and Alfaz of Noakhali, and Altaf, Rashid Sardar, Majibur Rahman and Islam of Army. Later,
Arman was adjudged best player of the final while former national
skipper-cum-defender Jewel Rana named the best player of the tournament. Rabiul
Islam of Pabna received the highest scorer trophy. State Minister for Youth, Sports & Cultural Affairs Obaidul Quader witnessed the day’s final match and later distributed the trophies. Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) general secretary Harun-ur Rashid MP was present. |