Fortis FC pulled off a significant upset by defeating Abahani Limited Dhaka 2-1 away from home in the Bangladesh Premier League on May 17th, 2025. The final score represents a major coup for Fortis FC, who overcame one of the country's most prestigious clubs on their own turf. Abahani Limited Dhaka took the lead, seemingly setting the stage for a routine home victory. However, Fortis FC displayed tremendous grit to fight back, scoring an equalizer to shift the momentum before netting a late winner to stun the home crowd. The match result is a crucial one in the battle for league positioning, providing Fortis with a massive boost while halting Abahani's momentum. Key incidents included a potential penalty shout for the home side that was waved away, adding to the post-match controversy. The Fortis FC manager praised his team's belief, while the Abahani coach expressed frustration at his side's inability to close out the game.