At the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday, Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes’ poker enabled the Bashundhara Kings achieve a dramatic 6-4 victory over Sheikh Russel. This victory allowed the Bashundhara Kings to make history by claiming the Bangladesh Premier League title for the fourth consecutive time.
As a result of winning all three of their remaining matches, the Kings have assured themselves a fourth consecutive triumph and taken an insurmountable lead. They have collected 46 points from 17 games, which is 12 more than their closest competitors Abahani. Abahani’s record improved to 34 points when they played to a 1-1 tie against Mohammedan yesterday, bringing their total to 17 games played and 34 points.
Before the Bashundhara Kings, neither before nor after the country’s independence had a team ever won four consecutive league titles in the highest level of local football competition. The two traditional powerhouses of the nation, Abahani and Mohammedan, have only achieved three consecutive victories, although the Sky Blues have accomplished this accomplishment twice.
Bashundhara Kings have developed into a formidable side since they first participated in a professional football league during the 2017–18 season. This is due to the fact that they routinely construct strong squads that consist of a large number of national players as well as high-quality international signings.
In the 28 games played thus far this season, the Kings have only twice been defeated.
Dorielton scored the game’s opening goal in the sixth minute, but Sheikh Russel responded with goals from Sujan Bishwas and Dipak Roy to regain the lead. However, Brazilian Robson Da Silva and Sheikh Morsalin scored for Kings in the last moments of the first half to restore their advantage. After then, the former Abahani forward Dorielton scored three goals in the second half to take control of the game and win it for his team.
The players and head coach of Bashundhara Kinsgs were happy after ensuring that they would win their fourth consecutive title, and they celebrated with the few hundred people who were in the grandstand.
“Winning the league championship for the fourth season in a row is a remarkable accomplishment. Even when I retire from football, I will be a contributor to the success of this endeavor. Midfielder Sohel Rana, who won the league title with Kings in two consecutive seasons after moving from Abahani, told reporters that he felt “really good” to be a part of this victory. “I really feel good to be a part of this achievement.”
Anisur Rahman Zico, who plays in goal and has won the league championship four times in a row with the Kings, stated, “I have been with Kings for four consecutive seasons.” I have a lot of pride in the fact that I am a part of all four titles. It has been a tough season for me; I have been injured, but I have healed and continued to play.
Oscar Bruzon, who coaches the Spanish national team, noted that “winning the league title is not an easy task.” This accomplishment is the result of a great deal of toil and labor. Although it is nothing out of the ordinary for me, I am overjoyed to have contributed to the Kings’ four consecutive championships.
Chittagong Abahani, meantime, earned a 1-0 victory against Azampur FC in another league encounter, moving them up to eighth place with 16 points after playing in 16 matches. Azampur FC are in last place with only four points after 17 games played.