Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Ghanaian forward Samuel Boateng slammed a brilliant hat-trick as Mohammedan Sporting Club made winning start in the Federation Cup Football defeating Bangladesh Police Football Club by 3-2 goals held at Martyred Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Bashundhara Kings drew 1-1 with Fortis Football Club (FC) at Bashundhara Kings Arena on the same day.

After a barren first half, Bshundhara's foreign recruit Dorielton put his team ahead in the 47th minute of the play.

In the 85th minute of the match, Sagor of Fortis Football struck a cross at the danger zone of Bashundhara Kings and defender Tariq Kazi of Kings tried to clear the ball but it went to the blank net of Kings. Thus, the match ended in...