Bangladesh boys put up a brave display, despite two second-half goals saw them begin their AFC U-16 Championship 2020 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 defeat against host Qatar at the Aspire Dome indoor stadium in Doha Wednesday.
After a goalless opening half where Bangladesh’s Moinul Islam squandered a great chance at the half hour mark in spite of having the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation, Qatar took the lead in the 55th minute through forward Al-Abdullah and substitute Al-Dosari added another in the 90th.
It was a fast, attacking game with the home side dominating possession but Bangladesh defence managed to hold them at bay till the break.
The boys in red and green also missed a couple of chances while goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan too produced some brilliant saves in both halves.
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— Dhaka Tribune Sports (@Sport_DT) September 15, 2019
Yemen thrashed Bhutan 10-1 in Group E’s other match on the same day.
Bangladesh will face Bhutan in their second group stage match Friday before playing against Yemen two days later.
Playing XI: Mehedi Hasan; Apurbo Mali, Nayeem Ahmed, Azizul Hoque, Rajib Hossain, Sajed Hasan (Sirajul Islam), Jony Sikder, Emon Islam (Piash Nova), Moinul Islam, Rabiul Alam, Saiful Islam (Kazirul Islam)
