Police FC hand Bashundhara Kings their first defeat of the league

Police Football Club registered a memorable 2–1 victory over League Topper Bashundhara Kings in the seventh round of the ongoing Bangladesh Football League on Saturday at the Shaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur. The defeat marked the first loss of the season for the red-and-white brigade.

Police made an aggressive start and took the lead as early as the third minute. Rabbi Hossain Rahul found space despite the goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico coming off his line. Rahul calmly guided the ball into the net to give Police an early advantage.

The five-time champions finally drew level 1-1 in the 32nd minute through Faisal Ahmed Fahim. The decisive moment came deep into injury time. In the third minute of added time, Uganda midfielder Shafiq Kagimu produced a brilliant goal to seal the win for Police FC. Despite the loss, Bashundhara Kings remain top of the league standings after seven rounds with 16 points.

In the day’s other match, Fortis FC defeated Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club 3–0 at Bashundhara Kings Arena to move up to second place, just two points behind the leaders. Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society sit third with 13 points from four wins, one draw, and two defeats. Police FC climbed to fourth place with 10 points, overtaking both Mohammedan and Abahani.

Meanwhile, at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla, Mohammedan Sporting Club were held to a 1–1 draw by Arambagh.