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11TH ASCENT CUP
Goals galore on second day n Tribune Desk
RESULTS NRB Global
NRB GLOBAL 2-4 BRAC BANK
The first match of day two was the much anticipated “Battle of the Financial Institutions” as NRB Global took on Brac Bank. From the word go it was evident neither of these teams were willing to give each other a cent or a quarter and though the match was deprived of skill, it more than made up for in passion. But Brac had the edge on the first timers NRB, as they shaded the match 4-2 in regulation time. Zia, Sabbir, Hafiz and Shams all scored for Brac Bank while Shakil and Sahadat pulling back for NRB Global.
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RAHIMAFROOZ 3 1 JAAGO
After last night’s debacle against Qubee, Rahimafrooz returned to winning ways by slotting three goals past Jaago. It has not been the best of times for newcomers Jaago Foundation who were also thrashed last night 9-0 by a rampaging Securex side. However, the spirit shown by this side from a sporting point of view is well worth commending, and they even scored a goal for their efforts by Shamol. Barkat scored a brace for Rahimafrooz and Rashed added one for the cause.
SECUREX 2-2 QUBEE
Team Securex were bought firmly back down to earth after their heroics last night by a steadfast Qubee, who it must be said did their homework and closed down the Securex attacking line. The tight man marking meant that Monir and Jashim
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An action from yesterday’s match between Securex (L) and Qubee in the 11th Ascent Cup
were deprived of any space and Qubee hit back hard on the counter attack with goals from Arafa. By half time the internet giants were two-nil ahead. It took a very determined approach from the securitywallahs to claw back the deficit at the end of full time. This result means that Qubee and Securex are joint table toppers in Group H and their remaining match will seal their fate, which might be in the form of goal difference.
humbling. Asraf scored a magnificent four goals along with Sowad who also put in two for the CAT cause. It must have been painful viewing for the MD of Rangs who witnessed firsthand how ruthless Ascent Cup really is. No worries, we expect captain Samiur Rahman and Co to hold the Rangs Group flag high in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Bangla CAT are looking ominous as group toppers.
BANGLA CAT 7-2 RANGS GROUP
GE’s misery continues in the Ascent Cup as they fell victim to a swashbuckling Beximco Tex in an eight-nil thrashing. The worldwide conglomerate have now con-
Fresh off their success from last night’s mauling of GE, Bangla CAT resumed their scoring spree by demolishing Rangs Group in a 7-2
BEXIMCO TEX 8-0 GE
ceded a staggering 21 goals in two games but we salute their spirit and sportsmanship which epitomises the true spirit of this tournament. We truly hope more teams had their attitude. Wasim of Bextex scored a whopping five goals while his teammate Palash scored a hattrick.
STERLING GROUP 4-0 THERAP BD
Therap BD who we lovingly call “the big-bang theory” found the going tough against a rampant Sterling Group who dispatched four into the opposing team’s net. One could speculate that Therap BD are missing the flair of their star defender Shahed (Sheldon) who is
out of the country at the moment and is expected back [today]. But as of now they are left with nothing but to reflect of what could have been. Sajeeb and Akbar both converted a brace for Sterling who look to be in pole position for group F.
GEMCON 11-1 MTB
Reigning champions silenced their critics by taking MTB to the cleaners. The MTB goalie had a tough day as Proshanto rained six goals and the rest of his team steadily contributed. However, MTB has a way to redeem themselves by winning their remaining games and qualify for the Cup Championship part of the tourney. l
Mourinho gives Schweini warning
Cillessen vows to fight for place n Reuters, Barcelona New Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has pledged to fight fellow goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen for his place in the team after joining the La Liga champions from Ajax. The Netherlands international was presented at the Nou Camp yesterday after sealing his move on a five-year deal for 13 million euros ($14 million). Claudio Bravo, who moved to Manchester City on Thursday, played the club’s league fixtures and Ter Stegen featured in the King’s Cup and Champions League games after the pair joined Barca in 2014. “The coach will decide but I’m going to make things tough for him,” Cillessen told a news conference yesterday. l
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FC Barcelona’s newly signed soccer goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen poses during his presentation at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain yesterday REUTERS
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho indicated to outof-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger yesterday that there will be no place for him at Old Trafford this season. The Germany international has two years to run on a reported £190,000-a-week ($251,000, 222,200 euros) contract, but has been frozen out by United’s new manager. Schweinsteiger, 32, has declared he will not join another European club and Mourinho suggested that if he stays, he may not even play in the Europa League or the English Football League Cup. Asked if Schweinsteiger might
play this season, Mourinho said: “I think it’s very difficult to happen. I’m not saying it’s impossible. I’m saying it’s very difficult. “I have Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera, Morgan Schneiderlin, Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick. That’s five players for two positions. It’s difficult that a chance will arise.” Mourinho admitted he is surprised Schweinsteiger is willing to see out his deal. “I cannot answer for him,” he said. “It’s his life. It’s his career. He has a contract with Manchester United and has decided to stay. That’s not a problem for us. “Football is about decisions. I’ve done that throughout my career. Not just me, everyone does. Some players react in a different way. l