BD held by Bhutan 1-1
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 6th 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 17th
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 32nd 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 44th minute.
In the 58th
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 75th minute. Ibrahim curved a free kick in the box
where captain Masuk Mia Zoni headed the ball into the far post. (1-1)