Football

Late goal denies Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Saad Uddin (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup 2022 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifying football match between India and Bangladesh, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 15, 2019. Photo: AFP

Bangladesh drew India 1-1 in the World Cup 2022 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata today.

In a feisty first half, Bangladesh could have had a penalty as early as 20-second mark only for referee to turn down the appeals. India were the superior side but Bangladesh showed great tactical adjustments with a well-organised midfield and defence to thwart the hosts.

Then from a free kick, taken by captain Jamal Bhuiyan, Bangladesh opened the scoring in the 42nd minute. Bhuiya floated in a free-kick into the area and India goalkeeper misjudged the flight of the ball but Sad Uddin was at hand to finish with a header to take Bangladesh to half-time 1-0 up.

Bangladesh created numerous chances in the second half. The men in red then hit the post near the hour mark before India’s Adil Khan saved a chip from Jibon from the goal-line. India pushed for an equaliser and finally found it in the 88th minute with defender Adil scoring from a header following a corner.

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