POBNEWS24, Desk report Oct 1,2021 :Bangladesh has made a good start in the SAF Championship. Oscar Bruce’s side beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Mal মাল, Maldives.
Bangladesh gave a great football gift in the first match. From the beginning of the match, Jamal Bhuiyan and Tapu Barman continued to play. However, the goal was not seen in the first half. The two teams went to the break with a goalless draw.
Coach Oscar Brujan made a change in the XI in the second half. Saduddin was fielded instead of Jewel Runner. In the 56th minute, a Sri Lankan defender took the ball in his hand to stop Bangladesh’s attack.
When the referee ordered a penalty, Tapu Varman put the team ahead with a goal. This Tapui could have scored a goal in the injury time of the first half. The forward took a great header from Yassin Arafat’s long cross. But the Sri Lankan goalkeeper jumped to the left and saved the team in exchange for a corner.
However, the Lankans were not saved in the end. Tapur’s only goal from the penalty spot left Bangladesh with a win in the end.
