THREE-TIME defending champions Rabbani Club edged past Ansar Sporting Club 2-1 in aKamptee derby in the ongoing JSW-NDFAElite Division League on Sunday. In acloselyfought match, the titleholdersplayedlikeone scoring twogoalsin the firsthalf itself stamping their authority. Zeeshan Ahmed slotted the ball into the net afterreceiving aperfect cross from Owais Ashraf in the 22nd minute.

 

Ten minutes later,Owais Ashraf displayed his artistic play, dodging three Ansar Sporting players and bulged the net to make it 2-0. Sohrab Akhtar (90+3) did manage to pull one back for Ansar but it was too late for a comeback. Sohrab dribbled past both the defenders and scored the goal on his own. On Monday: Young Muslim Football Club vs CitySports Club at 3pm.