Booters’ 2nd practice match today

Bangladesh football team are looking forward to putting a positive performance in their second and final preparation match ahead of the Laos tie when they take on Thai League-2 side BG Pathum United FC in Bangkok today.

The match will get underway at 5:00pm (Bangladesh time).

Despite playing out a 1-1 draw against Air Force United FC on Tuesday, Bangladesh coach Jamie Day was happy with the performance of his charges because of the players’ good shape, organised and disciplined performance, giving him confidence ahead of the match against Laos on June 6. 

“We are looking for a positive performance from everyone involved and some confidence going into the Laos match,” Day said on the eve of the second warm-up match.

Day is not thinking of the outcome of today’s match, rather he is planning to field separate elevens in either half like the first match to give enough game-time to each of the players before the Laos match.

After Tuesday’s match, the players have gone through training on how to defend set-pieces, taking set-pieces and improving individual skill as the Bangladesh forwards squandered some good chances against Air Force Untied FC.

“In the last two days, we tried to rectify the silly mistakes we made in the first match and hopefully we won’t repeat those mistakes in our second practice match,” midfielder Mamunul Islam said. “I also hope that the forwards will not waste opportunities in one-on-one situations and they will try to convert 50 percent chances into 100 percent.”

The experienced midfielder also believes two practice matches in Thailand will help them make less mistakes in the match against Laos and they will be able to return home with a good result ahead of the home fixture.