The all-reds entertained about twenty thousand football lovers with an attacking display of football. Striker Saifur Rahman Moni struck twice while Hasan-Al-Mamum and Arman Miah scored one goal each for Muktijoddha, who led an unheralded Sirajganj outfit 3-0 at the breather.

Rubel scored a consolation goal for Sirajganj Mohammedans four minutes away from the long whistle.

Moni, who had a disappointing season last year, found his scoring knack hammering once in each half. The nimble forward was adjudged man-of-the-match for his double strike.

Although the match got off to a sluggish start on a dump outfield caused by heavy rain, Muktijoddha were quick to take control with the star frontline of Arman, Alfaz and Motiur Munna operating freely.

But the opening goal in the 16th minute came from an unlikely source in national right-wing back Hasan-Al-Mamun.

The overlapping defender fired the ball into the net after receiving a nice pass from Alfaz.

Moni doubled the margin in the 37th minute, but the best goal of the match came from none other than mercurial midfielder Arman Miah, who let loose a spectacular 25-yarder just before the break.

With a three-goal cushion Muktijoddha resigned to a casual approach. But coach Shafiqul Islam Manik's men still were able to hit the fourth goal in the 64th minute with Moni stabbing home his second after being fed by Alfaz.

Although Alfaz played a part in every Muktijoddha goals, the ace marksman of the country was unable to put his name on the scoresheet.

Sirajganj Mohammedan got their only goal from a quick counter-attack when substitute Rubel blasting a left-footer past country's number one custodian Aminul.

The victory placed Muktijoddha at the top of Group B with full three points. Abahani Krira Chakra, who are leading the group, stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh Army in the opening match at Chittagong.

It was Sirajganj Mohammedan's first defeat after their 1-1 drawn encounter with Chittagong Mohammedan at the MA Aziz Stadium last week.

Earlier, Forest and Environment Minister Shahjahan Siraj formally inaugurated second leg at Sylhet Stadium.

Yellow card: Rakib (Muktijoddha)

TEAMSMUKTIJODDHA SANGSAD KC: Aminul Haque, Hasan-Al-Mamun, Pradip Kumar Poddar, Sujan, Pavel Masud, Rajanai Kanta Barman, Motiur Rahman, Arman Miah, Alfaz Ahmed, Saifur Rahman Moni and Charles Ghansa.

SIRAJGANJ MOHAMMEDAN: Anwarul Islam, Jahirul Islam (Jahir), Maleque Akanda, Mohiuddin Ibnul Siraji, Ujjal, Selim Reza, Hasan Shafique Kollol, Inam Ahmed (Ratan), Shafiqul Islam, Fazlul Haque (Mantri) and Saiful Islam Muktar.

Referee: Tajul Islam