The battle for survival in the ongoing Independence Cup faces a thrilling climax, as three teams—Bangladesh Army, Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC), and Fortis FC—all can get knocked out and can also qualify if results go their way.
Three-time champion MSC will take on Fortis FC at Shaheed BirSreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Munshiganj, on Saturday. The results of this encounter will depend on which two teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The services team Bangladesh Army, who now lead points table with two points from two outings, scored two goals and conceded two.. The services team drew two matches.
On the other hand, MSC bagged one point from the first proceedings and placed second in the group. The Black & Whites drew with the Bangladesh Army 2-2 at Bashundhara Kings Arena Stadium on October 28.
Fortis FC acquired one point from the same number of outings. They held the services team with 0-0 result at the same venue on October 31.
The Motijheel outfit won over the Badda outfit 3-1 in a Group A match at Shaheed DhiredranathDatta Stadium, Cumilla, on November 17, 2022.
Traditional Club MSC will try their level best to confirm their last eight berth. Captain SouleyDiabate hopes his team will win the match and move into the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, the Badda outfit also thinks that they have no alternative without winning. Fortis FC knows very well that MSC is a very strong team.
If the match is drawn, the position of the group will be decided by goal difference as to which team will be the group champion and runner-up.
