Dhaka FC Crowned Champions After Dominant Victory Over Rangpur Club in PFL 2025 Final
Dhaka FC made history by becoming the first champions of the PFL 2025 after a dominant 6–1 victory against Rangpur Club in a dramatic and action-packed final held on Friday in Dhaka. The final match marked the end of the first edition of the Paschim Para Football League (PFL), a tournament that delivered excitement, drama, and competitive football throughout the season.
From the beginning of the tournament, both Dhaka FC and Rangpur Club were considered strong title contenders. Both teams showed impressive performances in the group stages, but Rangpur Club struggled with consistency toward the later stages of the competition.
On the other hand, Dhaka FC maintained excellent form. They reached the final in dominant fashion after defeating Gazipur Kings FC in the semi-finals with an impressive three-goal aggregate advantage across the two legs.
Dhaka FC players celebrating after winning the PFL 2025 final
The final started with high intensity as both teams tried to control the game early. Dhaka FC quickly showed their attacking strength while Rangpur tried to stay competitive.
However, the match was not only about football. At several moments the game became heated with aggressive challenges and arguments between players. At one stage, a physical confrontation occurred on the pitch which caused frustration among the spectators, particularly due to the behavior of some Rangpur players.
The match became one of the most disciplinary intense games in Paschim Para football history. The referee had to show a total of eight yellow cards and two red cards, making it the most card-heavy match in the competition’s history.
Rangpur Club suffered a major setback when two of their players were sent off after receiving red cards, making their comeback almost impossible. Despite the controversy and criticism, the match eventually concluded with Dhaka FC celebrating a historic victory while fans appreciated the overall competitiveness of the tournament.
The final of the PFL 2025 was played on Friday, 9 May at 3:45 PM in Dhaka, where Dhaka FC delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rangpur Club by 6–1 and become the first champions of the tournament. Dhaka FC showed attacking intent from the very beginning and controlled large parts of the match. Their attacking players created multiple chances and finished clinically in front of goal.
Rangpur Club managed to score their only goal through Mehedy, but it was not enough to challenge Dhaka FC’s dominance. For Dhaka FC, Ibrahim opened the scoring while Ashik delivered a brilliant performance by scoring a hat-trick. Hafizul and Mridul also added their names to the scoresheet to complete the convincing victory.
The match statistics also reflected Dhaka FC’s strong performance. Dhaka FC had slightly more possession with 53% compared to Rangpur Club’s 47%. Rangpur Club won more corners with 14, while Dhaka FC had 10 corners. In terms of attacking efficiency, Dhaka FC had 7 shots on target compared to Rangpur’s 3.
Overall shooting statistics showed Dhaka FC had 15 total shots while Rangpur managed 7 shots. Rangpur Club also committed more fouls (19) compared to Dhaka FC (9), showing the pressure they were under during the match.
The match was also physically intense with several fouls and cards shown by the referee. For Rangpur Club, Kobir received two yellow cards which resulted in a red card, while Mumin also received a yellow card before being sent off. Abu Sayed, Mehedy, and Ripon each received yellow cards.
For Dhaka FC, both Rafi and Ibrahim received yellow cards during the match. Despite the heated moments, the match ended with Dhaka FC celebrating a historic victory and Rangpur Club left to reflect on a difficult final.
⭐ Player of the Match: Ashik (Dhaka FC) Ashik delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a hat-trick and controlling the attacking play of Dhaka FC throughout the match. His performance played a crucial role in securing the championship title for his team.
This was the first edition of the PFL, and organizers have confirmed that the tournament will return again in 2026 with even more teams and better organization.
With a successful first season completed, the PFL has already started building a reputation as one of the most exciting local football competitions in the Paschim Para football community.
Dhaka FC will now be remembered as the first champions in the history of the competition.
Dhaka FC Crowned Champions After Dominant Victory Over Rangpur Club in PFL 2025 Final
Dhaka FC made history by becoming the first champions of the PFL 2025 after a dominant 6–1 victory against Rangpur Club in a dramatic and action-packed final held on Friday in Dhaka. The final match marked the end of the first edition of the Paschim Para Football League (PFL), a tournament that delivered excitement, drama, and competitive football throughout the season.
From the beginning of the tournament, both Dhaka FC and Rangpur Club were considered strong title contenders. Both teams showed impressive performances in the group stages, but Rangpur Club struggled with consistency toward the later stages of the competition.
On the other hand, Dhaka FC maintained excellent form. They reached the final in dominant fashion after defeating Gazipur Kings FC in the semi-finals with an impressive three-goal aggregate advantage across the two legs.
Dhaka FC players celebrating after winning the PFL 2025 final
The final started with high intensity as both teams tried to control the game early. Dhaka FC quickly showed their attacking strength while Rangpur tried to stay competitive.
However, the match was not only about football. At several moments the game became heated with aggressive challenges and arguments between players. At one stage, a physical confrontation occurred on the pitch which caused frustration among the spectators, particularly due to the behavior of some Rangpur players.
The match became one of the most disciplinary intense games in Paschim Para football history. The referee had to show a total of eight yellow cards and two red cards, making it the most card-heavy match in the competition’s history.
Rangpur Club suffered a major setback when two of their players were sent off after receiving red cards, making their comeback almost impossible. Despite the controversy and criticism, the match eventually concluded with Dhaka FC celebrating a historic victory while fans appreciated the overall competitiveness of the tournament.
The final of the PFL 2025 was played on Friday, 9 May at 3:45 PM in Dhaka, where Dhaka FC delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rangpur Club by 6–1 and become the first champions of the tournament. Dhaka FC showed attacking intent from the very beginning and controlled large parts of the match. Their attacking players created multiple chances and finished clinically in front of goal.
Rangpur Club managed to score their only goal through Mehedy, but it was not enough to challenge Dhaka FC’s dominance. For Dhaka FC, Ibrahim opened the scoring while Ashik delivered a brilliant performance by scoring a hat-trick. Hafizul and Mridul also added their names to the scoresheet to complete the convincing victory.
The match statistics also reflected Dhaka FC’s strong performance. Dhaka FC had slightly more possession with 53% compared to Rangpur Club’s 47%. Rangpur Club won more corners with 14, while Dhaka FC had 10 corners. In terms of attacking efficiency, Dhaka FC had 7 shots on target compared to Rangpur’s 3.
Overall shooting statistics showed Dhaka FC had 15 total shots while Rangpur managed 7 shots. Rangpur Club also committed more fouls (19) compared to Dhaka FC (9), showing the pressure they were under during the match.
The match was also physically intense with several fouls and cards shown by the referee. For Rangpur Club, Kobir received two yellow cards which resulted in a red card, while Mumin also received a yellow card before being sent off. Abu Sayed, Mehedy, and Ripon each received yellow cards.
For Dhaka FC, both Rafi and Ibrahim received yellow cards during the match. Despite the heated moments, the match ended with Dhaka FC celebrating a historic victory and Rangpur Club left to reflect on a difficult final.
⭐ Player of the Match: Ashik (Dhaka FC) Ashik delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a hat-trick and controlling the attacking play of Dhaka FC throughout the match. His performance played a crucial role in securing the championship title for his team.
This was the first edition of the PFL, and organizers have confirmed that the tournament will return again in 2026 with even more teams and better organization.
With a successful first season completed, the PFL has already started building a reputation as one of the most exciting local football competitions in the Paschim Para football community.
Dhaka FC will now be remembered as the first champions in the history of the competition.