Dhaka- Bangladesh Premier League and Federation Cup Football champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd starter their Group ‘E’ campaign of the AFC Cup Football 2018 with a 1-0 loss against New Radiant Club (Maldives) at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.After the barren first half in the Group ‘E’ match, midfielder Fasir Ali scored the match winner in the 58th minute for New Radiant.
Abahani reduced to 10-man in the 65th minute as their forward Sunday Chizoba Nwadialu got marching order after a red card by referee Kim Hee Gon.Abahani missed a chance in the 27th minute as forward Sunday’s shot went past edging over the crosspiece. Sunday again took an attempt in the 43rd minute, but his powerful shot denied by the opponent defenders.New Radiant three players — captain-cum-forward Ali Ashfaq, forward Guillem Marti Misut and defender Jorge Gotor Blas — received yellow cards in the 59th, 72nd and 74th minutes.Abahani will play the next match of their group against Bengaluru FC in India on March 14.UNB news agency
