Team BJMC topped the group C points table after earning their first win of the season in a 2-1 victory over Brothers Union Limited in the last group round match of Walton Federation Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
After being held to a 2-2 draw against Police AC in the first game, BJMC were cautious not to lose the match and the victory lifted them to the top of group C table.
BJMC’s Nigerian forward Samson Iliasu put his side ahead just six minutes into the the game with a volley, before Abdullah Al Parvez doubled the margin in the 61st minute. Mahadi Hasan Tapu, who scored a brace in the last game, provided a through ball to Shajib, whose square pass found Parvez inside the penalty area. The left winger slotted the ball past Brothers goalie Sujon.
Brothers reduced the level in the 80th minute through Nigerian striker Victory Antoni. His compatriot Kester Akon earned a penalty and Antoni stepped up to coolly send the ball into net.