Mohammedan Sporting Club took a 2-1 lead over Bashundhara Kings in the first half of the Federation Cup final, held a day later than scheduled at Kings Arena. The match, filled with intensity and excitement, drew strong attention from football fans. Uzbek midfielder Mozafarov opened the scoring for Mohammedan with a free kick in the fifth minute, but Bashundhara Kings quickly equalized through a penalty converted by Dorielton Gomez.

Kings had a chance to go ahead when Rakib found the net, but the goal was ruled offside. Mohammedan then earned a penalty after midfielder Shafiqul Hossain was fouled by defender Tapu Barman, but Mozafarov’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan Srabon. In the 33rd minute, Saurav Dewan restored Mohammedan’s lead, finishing from Jahid Hasan’s pass inside the box. The first half ended with Mohammedan leading 2-1.

The final’s dramatic exchanges and missed opportunities set the stage for a tense second half as both teams chase the Federation Cup title.