The 40-yard out stunning strike from Abdullah Parvez to shock both Mohammedan SC and its supporters at the Bangabandhu National Stadium was the result of clever thinking from the BJMC midfielder.
Putting the goal at the top of his list, Parvez revealed at the post-match conference that he caught MSC goalkeeper Mamun Khan off guard and took the opportunity which paid off brilliantly.
“I saw Mamun Khan watching me and I deceived him intending to pass the ball to Ismael Bangoura, but in my heart I was confident to take the chance. I saw Mamun a little off positioned and unleashed a curling shot. It’s one of the top goals in my career,” said the former national midfielder.
He carries the reputation of scoring wonder goals as it was only in January when he scored his fifth goal in the season in the seven goal win over Uttar Baridhara. Standing vertical to the goal post Parvez curled his trademark left footer into the middle of the net with a banana kick.
“I was ready to do something for the team and our team spirit was good, for the last few days we also practiced hard as the management has cleared a portion of our dues. We were ready to fight it out and I am happy to see the team finish as winners,” he said.
Parvez’s impact was evident in the field within four minutes after his arrival. He came on as Shahnur Rahman Rony’s replacement in the 77th minute and in the 81st it was his curved cross from the left flank that was headed home by Nigerian midfielder Samson Illiyasu. “With my current form I have started to believe I can still give something to the national team. I am 28 now and I don’t know whether I would be selected or not,” said the player who hails from Narayanganj.
