Match report
Bangladesh Defeats Maldives 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Bangladesh
2–1
FT
Maldives
Oct 17, 2023
Bangladesh stunned Maldives with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, showcasing resilience and strategic brilliance. R. Hossain opened the scoring early, while M. Fahim secured the lead with a well-executed goal. Despite conceding in the 36th minute, Bangladesh maintained their composure and managed the game effectively, even with a player sent off.
Key Facts
- • R. Hossain scored the opening goal in the 11th minute, assisted by M. Fahim.
- • Maldives equalized through I. Aisham in the 36th minute.
- • M. Fahim scored the decisive goal for Bangladesh in the 46th minute, assisted by M. S. Rana.
- • Bangladesh's Md Sohel Rana was sent off in the 59th minute.
- • Maldives' Ahnaf Rasheed received a red card in the 90th minute (added time).
Lineups
Bangladesh
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 H. Shareef
- 3 A. Numaan
- 19 A. Rasheed
- 20 H. Shifaz
- 11 H. Raif
- 8 I. Aisham
- 10 H. Mohamed
- 14 H. Hassan
- 21 M. Naim
- 23 H. Nihaan
- 7 A. Fasir
Substitutes
- 16 A. Aiham
- 22 A. Naajih
- 18 A. Ibrahim
- 15 Choatu
- 2 S. Hisam
- 4 H. Sifaau
- 17 I. Mahudhee Hussain
- 6 I. Majeedh
- 5 M. Irufaan
- 13 M. Nizam
- 9 H. Naiz
- 12 N. Mohamed Rasheed
Maldives
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. Marma
- 14 T. Kazi
- 22 S. Uddin
- 12 B. Ghosh
- 2 S. Hossain
- 5 M. Ridoy
- 17 S. Rana
- 6 J. Bhuyan
- 16 M. S. Rana
- 10 R. Hossain
- 11 M. Fahim
Substitutes
- 4 H. Murad
- 18 I. Faysal
- 21 J. Ahmed
- 23 M. Hasan Srabon
- 19 M. Ibrahim
- 15 Mohammed Motin Mia
- 20 M. Rahman Jony
- 1 P. Hossain
- 8 R. Hasan
- 7 M. Islam
- 3 R. Mia
- 9 S. Reza
Timeline
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11' Bangladesh Goal · Normal GoalR. Hossain · Assist: M. Fahim
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19' Bangladesh Card · Yellow CardSohel Rana
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36' Maldives Goal · Normal GoalI. Aisham
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44' Bangladesh Card · Yellow CardMd Sohel Rana
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46' Bangladesh subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Raif · On: I. Mahudhee Hussain
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46' Bangladesh Goal · Normal GoalM. Fahim · Assist: M. S. Rana
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56' Bangladesh subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Shifaz · On: H. Sifaau
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59' Bangladesh Card · Yellow CardMd Sohel Rana
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59' Bangladesh Card · Red CardMd Sohel Rana
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62' Bangladesh Card · Yellow CardR. Hossain
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67' Bangladesh subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Naim · On: H. Naiz
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67' Maldives subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bhuyan · On: M. Rahman Jony
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71' Maldives Card · Yellow CardAhmed Numan
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80' Bangladesh subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Nihaan · On: A. Aiham
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80' Bangladesh subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Mohamed · On: Choatu
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83' Bangladesh Card · Yellow CardMohammed Foysal Ahmed Fahim
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84' Maldives subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Fahim · On: H. Murad
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90'+4 Maldives Card · Red CardAhnaf Rasheed
Match Stats
| Stat | Bangladesh | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 0 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bangladesh's early goal by R. Hossain in the 11th minute set the tone for the match and gave them a crucial lead.
- ▸ M. Fahim's goal in the 46th minute proved decisive as it came right after a substitution, maintaining Bangladesh's momentum despite being down to ten men.