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| Maldives midfielder Adham fights for the ball. Maldives will face Afghanistan in the semi final |
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Dhaka, BANGLADESH – The inform Bangladesh entered the semi final of ongoing SA games with a 100% record and is yet to concede a goal in the tournament. Bangladesh beat Maldives by a single goal to setup a semi final clash with India on Friday and Maldives must face a tough Afghanistan, who beat Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan, in the same day.
Bangladesh created the first chance of the game in the 8th minute but the shot missed the target by inches.
In the 16th minute Maldives found space to break the dead lock but Fuhaid failed to attempt the cross by Nafiu.
In the 22nd minute Bangladesh was denied from the goal line as Fuhaid reacted well to clear the ball from the goal line and Athif did well to save the second effort.
In the 34th minute Bangladesh defender almost scored an own goal when he miss kicked the ball, however to their luck it just hit the side net.
In the 37th minute, Nafiu again provided a good low cross but once against Fuhaid missed it from close range.
In the 44th minute Bangladesh broke the dead lock when Zahid beat three Maldivian defenders and shot the ball beyond keeper Athif.
Just two minutes into the second half Maldives wasted a free kick when no player managed to reach the ball.
In the 62nd minute Athif was lucky to be in the right position to save a close range free header from Bangladesh striker.
Athif made another superb save in the 70th minute and ten minutes later second half substitute Nashid saw his shot missed the target by inches.
Bangladesh created another chance in the 86th minute but the ball sailed over the cross bar.
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