Bangladesh under-17 footballers dominated Sri Lanka with a 4-0 victory at Racecourse Ground on Sunday. The triumph marked their second decisive win during the SAFF U-17 Championship tournament. This result secured Group A leadership and guaranteed semifinal qualification for the young squad. Md Arif opened scoring during the 18th minute against the host nation. The team displayed superior attacking skills throughout both halves of play.
Md Rifat Kazi delivered an outstanding hat-trick performance after halftime. He scored three goals at the 49th, 63rd, and 88th minute marks respectively. His exceptional finishing ability sealed the comprehensive victory for Bangladesh. The team had previously defeated Nepal by an identical 4-0 margin earlier in the competition. These performances demonstrate their strong offensive capabilities.
Bangladesh awaits their semifinal opponent following Monday's decisive Group B match between India and Pakistan. The losing team from that encounter will face Bangladesh on September 25 at the same Colombo venue. The championship final takes place on September 27.
Md Rifat Kazi delivered an outstanding hat-trick performance after halftime. He scored three goals at the 49th, 63rd, and 88th minute marks respectively. His exceptional finishing ability sealed the comprehensive victory for Bangladesh. The team had previously defeated Nepal by an identical 4-0 margin earlier in the competition. These performances demonstrate their strong offensive capabilities.
Bangladesh awaits their semifinal opponent following Monday's decisive Group B match between India and Pakistan. The losing team from that encounter will face Bangladesh on September 25 at the same Colombo venue. The championship final takes place on September 27.
