Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra beat Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited 2-1 in their Bangladesh Premier League match at Sylhet District Stadium Saturday.
The two sides had played out a goalless draw in the first phase.
Sheikh Russel, who claimed the 2012-13 title, went ahead in the 22nd minute through Biplu Ahmed.
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Their joy however lasted just four minutes as Gambian forward Solomon King brought parity with a spot-kick.
Sheikh Russel though ensured all three points when Mohammad Khalekuzzaman found the back of the net from the left flank in the dying stages of the first half.
The Blues are third in the 13-team points table with 39 points from 18 matches, including 12 wins and three draws, while Sheikh Jamal have 21 points, having played a game more.
