MUSCAT — Bangladesh clinched the AHF Cup beating Oman 6-3 in the final in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. According to information received here, it was the second consecutive time Bangladesh have won this hockey tournament. Krishna Kumar struck thrice, Mamunur Rahman Chayan netted two and Iqbal Nadir Prince scored once for Bangladesh who dominated the first half and lead 3-1.
Bangladesh had reached the final eliminating Sri Lanka 5-3 in the second semifinal on Monday. Penalty corner specialist Mamunur Rahman Chayan struck twice from penalty corners in the 26th and 39th minutes while Kamruzzaman Rana, Krishna Kumar and captain Rassell Mahmud Jimi scored a field goal each in the 11th, 57th and 69th minutes.
Oman had edged past Chinese Taipei 2-1 goals in the first semifinal at the same venue. Bangladesh earlier booked a seat for the semifinal as the Group 'B' toppers, winning all three matches while Oman also reached the semifinals as the Group 'A' leaders with an all-win record. As finalists both the teams have earned the right to play in the final round of next year’s Asia Cup.
