BD U-16 start SAFF mission with losing note

BSS, Dhaka :
The Bangladesh U-16 national football team started their SAFF U-16 Football Championship mission with a losing note as they suffered a solitary goal defeat to defending champions India in their opening Group-A match was held on Saturday at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu.

The first half of the match ended with goalless draw.

In the first half, both Bangladesh and India were equal in attack and ball possession.

In the second half, India got deprived from a goal in the 72nd minute when a free-kick from the front of the box returned to play after hitting the cross bar.

Two minutes later it was Sing Usham, who finally broke the dead-lock scoring the all-important goal for India.

Bangladesh however tried their best to stage a fight back in the dying moment creating some scoring chances but failed to convert any.

Bangladesh slotted in Group -A along with defending champions India and Nepal, will play their ultimate group match against Nepal on Monday (Sept 4).

The top two teams from each group will play the semifinal slated for September 8 while the final of the championship will be held on September 10.

All the matches of the championship will be held at the same venue.