Bashundhara Kings retained the Federation Cup beating Abahani Limited 5-3 in penalty shootout in the dramatic and eventful final held at Mymensingh District Stadium Tuesday.
It was the fourth occasion where the Kings won the Federation Cup title after the seasons of 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2023-24.
The final of the Federation Cup, which resumed Tuesday after seven days, was finally decided in a tie-breaker.
During the additional 15 minutes of the postponed final, neither Abahani nor Kings could score a goal, leaving the scoreline unchanged at 1-1.
The match eventually rolled into penalties to decide the fate of the grand finale.
Custodian Mehedi Hasan Srabon played the major role in making the Kings champions by saving a shot.
Srabon was named the player of the final for his impressive performance under the bar while Mitul Marma emerged as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
Topu Barman of the Kings was named the Most Valuable Player while Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society won the fair play trophy.
Earlier on April 22, the final was postponed.
The match went into extra time after the end of regulation time with the score 1-1.
After 15 minutes of extra time, the match could not be continued due to insufficient light.
RESULT
Abahani 1 (Ibrahim 15) Bashundhara Kings 1 (Lescano 5)
Kings won 5-3 on penalties
