Midfielder Robin scored the all-important goal in the 27th minute. The result ends the campaign for Comilla who drew their first match against Dhaka University 1-1. Sylhet, on the other hand, need only a draw in their match against Dhaka University to confirm their spot in the semifinals of the competition.

The hosts were playing in front of a capacity crowd but failed to light up the place as they were well below par in their performance. A lack of method in the middle was evident and even though the result was in favour of the hosts, it didn't satisfy anyone.

Led by national skipper and star midfielder Arif Khan Joy and with three other national players, Sylhet were not up to the mark. Comilla played more attractive football, but just like Tangail on Saturday, lacked the finishing touch up front. Sylhet only had a couple of chances in the match. Robin missed a golden opportunity in the 23rd minute when he latched on to a long ball from midfield. But he slammed the ball on to Comilla goalkeeper Monir's body.

Four minutes later, Robin made no mistake as he grabbed an incisive pass from Monir and slotted home the winner.

Comilla had only one chance five minutes after the lemon break but Sylhet goalie Sohel was brilliant as he saved a low drive from Jamal.

The hosts went on the defensive in the final quarter as they look to take on Dhaka University in their next match.

"We didn't play in the preliminary stages. This is why we looked so unsettled in the middle. I'm sure my boys will be back to their best against Dhaka University," said Sylhet coach Samir Dey.

He also added that this win will act as a 'tonic' for his team ahead of the next match which they must draw to ensure a berth in the semifinals.

The only consolation for Comilla was a man-of-the-match award for Sharif.

TEAMS
SYLHET: Sohel, Pradip, Deen, Munna, Rahel, Joy, Monir, Ripon, Robin, Kanchan and Zakaria.

COMILLA: Sharif, Nazmul, Azad, Masud, Jamal, Pintu, Farid, Mehedi, Moin and Jahangir.