Dhaka, October 4, 2015: Bangladesh was held to a 1-1 draw by Bhutan in the match of Group A of AFC U-19 Championship 2016 Qualifiers at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday.

Bhutan moved ahead in the 6^th minute through their defender Sonam Tobgay. Midfielder Nima Wangon curved a low corner in the box and Sonam who placed the ball into the net in the goal mouth melee. (1-0)

In the 17^th Minute Bangladesh forward Mannaf Rabbi found the ball at the middle of the box after a long throw of Bishwanath Ghosh but Mannaf Rabbi’s shot was cleared by Bhutani’s captain Choki Wangchuk from the goal line.

Bangladesh came close to score in the 32^nd minute when Ibrahim’s shot on a cutback of Mannaf Rabbi was punched to safety by Bhutani goalkeeper Gyal Tshen Zangpo.

Bangladesh was unfortunate again as defender Tutul Hosain Badsha’s shot went inches over the post in the 44^th minute.

In the 58^th minute Rohit Sarker Saw his shot on a cutback of Ibrahim was saved by Bhutan goalie Gyal Tshen Zangpo.

Bangladesh leveled the score in the 75^th minute. Ibrahim curved a free kick in the box where captain Masuk Mia Zoni headed the ball into the far post. (1-1)