Under-19s win at last

After three consecutive defeats, Bangladesh came from behind to taste their first victory of the AFC Under-19 Championship qualifiers when they handed a 3-2 defeat to Macao in their fourth match at the Royal Thai Army Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.

Bangladesh went a goal down in the nine minute with a Sio Ka Un strike and fell further behind when Leong Ka Hang, availing a fumble by Bangladeshi defenders and goalkeeper, doubled the margin for Macao.

But Bangladesh came back strongly when Javed converted a penalty in the 37th minute before Habibur Rahman levelled the margin through a free-kick three minutes into the second half. Then Rasel struck the winning goal with a long-range shot.

Bangladesh will take on Laos in their last match on Nov 11.