2024-09-05 14:26:32
Published: 19:05, 5 September 2024 Updated: 20:13, 5 September 2024
Bangladesh faced Bhutan in FIFA friendly match. Javier Cabrera’s team left the field with a 1-0 victory with a great game. Morsalin scored the winning goal for the team. The striker scored the only goal for the team in the first half.
Regular captain Jamal Bhuiyan is not in the starting XI for the match held in Thimphu, Bhutan. He is likely to be seen as a replacement. In the absence of Jamal, experienced Tapu Burman has been given the responsibility of leadership.
Bangladesh started playing in 4-3-3 formation in the match. From the beginning of the match, Morsalin attacked with emphasis on defense. Bangladesh also got a goal in that. In the fifth minute, Dhendup Tiserang could not collect Rakib Hossain’s cross gloves from near the corner. Morsalin found the net with a quick tap as his hand slipped out.
In the 18th minute, Nima Wangdi took control after Saaduddin with a long cross from his teammate. But his shot left the post and was cleared by Mitul Marma for a corner. In the corner, Yeshe Gaytelsen’s header goes wide of the far post.
After that, Bangladesh could not create many opportunities in the first half. Cabrera’s team strengthened their defense after getting a goal. Bhutan attacked several times in this gap. But they also did not see the goal. Bangladesh went into the break ahead.
In the second half, Cabrera’s students continued to play with their attacking edge. One by one they attacked the host camp. But the defense of Bhutan has to give up. As a result, Bangladesh left the field with a one-goal victory.
Bangladesh will play the next match against the hosts on September 8 (Sunday).
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