Eastern Medical 2 vs 3 Sonali FC

Sonali FC travelled to the SK Sports Arena on 31 August 2026 for a 9:00pm kick-off in a 7-a-side friendly against Eastern Medical. The match lasted 60 minutes plus added time, with Sonali FC emerging victorious by three goals to two in a closely contested encounter.

Sonali FC lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the right, centre and left, and a lone striker up front. Joynal Ahmed guarded the goal, supported at the back by central defenders Hillol Kanti and Sakib Ahmed. The midfield trio consisted of Fajal Ahmed on the right, Sharker Ferdous centrally, and Kawsar Sr on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supplying the attack. Abu Hanif led the line as the sole striker, expected to convert chances created by the midfield. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The game burst into life early on when Sonali FC took the lead in the 9th minute. Sharker Ferdous orchestrated play from the centre of midfield and delivered a precise assist inside the box for Fajal Ahmed, who calmly finished to open the scoring. However, Eastern Medical responded strongly, equalising six minutes later before taking the lead themselves in the 19th minute, turning the match on its head.

Sonali FC showed resilience and fought back before half-time. In the 25th minute, Sharker Ferdous once again proved pivotal, threading a pass to Sakib Ahmed who found the net to level the scores at 2-2. The first half concluded at 30 minutes with the teams locked in a thrilling stalemate.

The second half saw Sonali FC regain the ascendancy. In the 45th minute, Kawsar Sr provided a well-timed assist to Fajal Ahmed, who doubled his tally and restored Sonali FC’s lead. Despite Eastern Medical’s efforts to find an equaliser, Sonali’s defence held firm, with Hillol Kanti and Sakib Ahmed marshaling the backline effectively.

Sonali FC’s tactical setup in the 2-3-1 formation allowed their midfielders to dominate possession and create multiple chances, while the two central defenders maintained solidity at the back. The right midfielder, Fajal Ahmed, was particularly influential, scoring twice and proving a constant threat on the flank. Sharker Ferdous’s vision and passing were instrumental in both goals scored by his teammates.

Ultimately, Sonali FC’s ability to respond to Eastern Medical’s early pressure and their clinical finishing secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory in this entertaining 7-a-side friendly at the SK Sports Arena.