Abahani Limited Dhaka were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by bottom-placed PWD Sports Club in the Bangladesh Premier League on December 19, 2025. In a major surprise, the relegation-threatened visitors showed tremendous fight to come from behind twice and snatch a precious point against the title contenders. Abahani took the lead early, as expected, but PWD shocked the home crowd with an equalizer against the run of play. The Sky Blues restored their advantage before halftime, only for a determined PWD side to level the scores again in the second half with a well-taken goal. Abahani piled on the pressure in search of a winner, but PWD's defense, inspired by their goalkeeper, held firm to secure an unlikely draw. The match result was a significant blow to Abahani's championship aspirations, dropping crucial points, while it felt like a victory for a spirited PWD team. The PWD manager hailed his team's character, while the Abahani coach was left to rue missed chances and defensive lapses.