Match Report
13 points for Abahani (1st), 2 for Manang Marshyangdi (4th): an 11-point gap. Manang Marshyangdi ranked just 31st in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. Against a league average of 1.59 goals per team per game, Abahani ran at 2 scored and 0.83 conceded, Manang Marshyangdi at 0.83 and 2.33.
The venue was Bangabandhu National Stadium, with room for 36,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Abahani led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-0.
Goal scorers
Abahani: N. Newaj Jibon (11'), Kervens Belfort (45'), J. Rana (63'), Sunday Nwadialu (75'), M. Mamun (90')
Key stats
Possession: Abahani 51% · Manang Marshyangdi 49% · Total shots: 33-4 · On target: 11-1 · Corners: 4-0