Nepal started the game in positive note as they made couple of attack early after the kick off. Jagjeet Shrestha started the Nepalese attack early in the game while Shahukhala was offside in sixth minute as better timing would have got Nepal ahead in early minute of the game.
After length midfield battle from both the teams, Bangladesh got a controversial penalty kick which Rony converted to provide Bangladesh the lead either teams searched for. The controversial penalty resulted to disruption in the game which halted the play for 5 minutes and added six minutes time later in the end. Khawas’ header in extra time on Jagjeet’s cross.
Second half started with lots of expectations both in the parapet and the dressing room. Nepal started the second half with the corner on which Bangladesh got nice chance to counter attack, unfortunate for Bangladesh; Linkon wasted the possession to miss good counter attacking opportunity for Bangladesh.
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| Bangladeshi player celebrating after scoring goal |
Nepal came close to the equalizer when Anil Gurung made great run and dribbled passed the goalkeeper but he got down in Bangladesh box and Nepal appealed for penalty. The appeal was turned down rather Anil Gurung was shows a yellow card blamed for diving.
Nepalese attack did not stop even after that, they pressed hard for the equalizer which got Bangladesh counter attacking option on which they scored second goal. Rony who made cool penalty conversion in first half made brilliant finish in second half which got Bangladesh two goals ahead.
Second goal not only depressed the fans but also slowed down Nepalese attack. Rana was sent out in 87th minute for being booked twice. He was blamed not to maintain distance on Jagjeet’s free kick which compelled referee to lessen Bangladesh team to 10 mean.
Despite of 1 man advantage, controversies and emotions in Rangashala, hosts Nepal had to accept the fact that the final result went on Bangladesh’s way.
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