In the opening match of the SAFF Under-17 Championship 2024, Bangladesh lost 1-0 to India, the defending champions, at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Friday after conceding in extra time.
In the first half, neither team could generate a significant opportunity.
According to a report by the Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh could not take advantage of some set pieces that presented themselves.
At the start of the second half, the young lads in red and green had a chance to score, but their shot from the left side of the box went over the bar.
The woodwork from a long ranger denied India.
India increased their pressure in stoppage time when Sumit Sharma headed in a cross to score the game’s winning goal.
Both teams were the finalists of the U-16 competition that was held at the same venue the year before.
In the final, India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 to win the championship.
They are grouped with the Maldives in Group A this time.
On Sunday, Bangladesh will play the Maldives.
