Chakaria beat Cox’s Bazar Sadar on penalties in the opening match of the inaugural Inter-Upazila Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026 in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.
The match, held at Bir Shreshtha Ruhul Amin Stadium in the afternoon, saw the two sides engage in a closely fought battle throughout regulation time. Both teams created attacking opportunities in an intense contest, but neither could break the deadlock.
With the match remaining undecided after the stipulated 90 minutes, it went to a penalty shootout.
Chakaria maintained their composure during the tense shootout, narrowly defeating Cox’s Bazar Sadar and securing a victorious start to the tournament.
Organised by the Cox’s Bazar District Football Players’ Association, the tournament features teams from all 10 upazilas of the district. The competition was introduced to revive football in Cox’s Bazar and give local players a competitive platform.
The thrilling opening-match victory sparked celebrations among Chakaria’s players and supporters.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
