Bangladesh National Football team conceded a 0-1 goal defeat to Malaysia U-23 team in the opening match of Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament at the Sylhet District Stadium on Thursday.
This is the 8th defeat for Bangladesh against Malaysia in their 11th meeting as their lone victory by 2-1 goals came in Delhi Asian Games in 1982. Bangladesh made two draws against Malaysia in 1982 and 2012, both in Kuala Lumpur.
After the barren first half, Malaysian forward Andik Mohd Ishak Muhammad Syazwan scored the match-winning goal in the 51 minute by long distance left footer dodging past two Bangladesh defenders amid huge frustration to football crazy fans.
Bangladesh managed a good number of chances during the match but those were missed out due to poor finishing, especially Emily spoiled at least three easy chances.
Malaysia took control over the ball possession from very first minute of the match.
Bangladesh forward Zahid Hasan Emily spoiled a good chance in the very 2nd minute near goalmouth off a Zahid's low cross.
Malaysian forward Arif Farhan hit the crosspiece from the top of the box in the 7th minute.
A header of Malaysian midfielder Adam Nor returned to play after hitting the crosspiece again in the 15th minute.
Finally, Malaysia took the lead in the 51 minute when Sysawan saw Bangladesh goalkeeper Russell Mahmud Liton out of position and curled the ball by a left footer from about 25 yards (1-0).
After conceding the goal, Bangladesh lost their rhythm and failed to perform their usual skill only to concede defeat.
In the remaining group match, Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka on Monday at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
Yellow cards: Rayhan Hasan, Atiqur Rahman Meshu, Jamal Bhuiyan (Bangladesh); Arif Farhan (Malaysia).
Final squad of Bangladesh team: Russell Mahmud, Rayhan Hasan, Atiqur Rahman Meshu, Yeamin Ahmed Chowdhury Munna(Sakhawat Hossain Rony), Yeasin Khan, Mamunul Islam Mamun, Hemanta Vincent Biswas, Jamal Bhuiyan, Sohel Rana (Wahed Ahmed), Zahid Hossain and Zahid Hasan Emily.