Football Academy, Derai move semifinal

DHAKA - Football Academy Derai, Sunamganj as the first
team, moved to the semifinal of the Bashundhara Kings BFSF U-14 Academy Cup
football beating Fulbari Football Fighters, Kurigram by a solitary goal held
today (Thursday) at outer stadium adjoining the Bangabandhu National Stadium
in the city's Paltan.

    In the day's match, Akash scored the all-important goal for the winning
side. He was later adjudged the player of the match for his impressive
performance.

    Earlier, Football Academy Derai made a winning start in the tournament
beating Rahimnagar Football Academy, Khulna by 2-0 goals in the tournament
opening match.

    In the day's second match, Abdul Halim Football Academy, Mymensingh
defeated Mohammedan Football Academy, Pirojpur by 2-0 goals held at the same
venue.

    In the proceeding, Atiq Hasan scored both the goals for Abdul Hamid
Football Academy in the 78th and 94th minutes from penalty.

    Atiq Hasan of Abdul Hamid Football Academy was later named the pan of the
match for his impressive performance in the match.

    Sponsored by Bashundhara Kings, twelve football academy teams, split into
four groups, are taking part in the meet, which is being held by the
cooperation of National Sports Council and Bangladesh Football Federation.BSS