For the second consecutive day, the fans at the Bangabandhu National Stadium were treated to a goal-feast following Brothers Union's 7-0 drubbing of Dipali Jubo Shangha on Thursday.

Tipu, the veteran, capitalised on all the opportunities that came his way and did his chances of earning a recall to the national fold no harm.

With the league decider set for the final day in what could turn out to be a blood and thunder match between Brothers and Mohamme-dan on September 9, Abahani's priorities yesterday lay on a strong last push to keep their hopes of finishing runners-up.

The Sky Blues, who raised their collection to 35 points, now must hope that there is a result either way in the Brothers Mohammedan game next Friday as that would enable them to catch the losing side on points and earn a replay to decide the second spot provided they get their expected victory against Youngmens Club in their final fixture.

Tipu put Abahani ahead in the 17th minute when he found the net with a left-footed placing shot after dodging past Wanderers custodian Sabbir.

Strike partner Farhad doubled the margin three minutes later with an angular drive. Ujjal hit Abahani's third in the 24th minute and the result was a bygone conclusion when Tipu struck at the stroke of half-time.

Abahani relaxed after the breather and allowed Wanderers to launch a few moves. In the 78th minute, Abahani captain Joy brought down an onrushing Amirul inside the box but from the resultant penalty striker Milon could only ram the post.

Tipu completed his treble just before the final whistle. Wali Faisal released the ball to Tipu who outwitted two defenders and rounded goalkeeper Sabbir before tapping it in.

Yellow cards: Marshal and Tipu (Abahani).
TEAMS
Abahani: Nizam, Obaidur, Prodip, Marshal, Faisal, Ujjal, Joy (Parvez), Ndem, Tipu, Farhad and Ibrahim (Parvez).
Wanderers: Sabbir, Jahangir, Mustafizur (Kabir), Jamal, Gobinda, Narayan, Masud (Molla), Jalal, Nurul Islam, Milon and Amirul.
Referee: Abdur Rakib.