Sports Desk: In the previous match, Rakib Hossain and Sheikh Morsalin got into the box of Maldives and made a mess. As a result, despite dominating the attack, the desired goal was not found. On the other hand, the defense lost the match by conceding a goal. The defenders were shaky in the beginning on Saturday too.

Experienced Tapu Burman made a fatal mistake. The hosts had to fall behind. However, Bangladesh, who were looking for a goal, got that goal in the first half. Back in the eleventh, Mojibur Rahman Johnny's shot hit the net and Bangladesh stayed in the match.

And Papon Singh's goal in second half stoppage time gave Bangladesh a 2-1 victory.

This was the last match of the year. Javier Cabrera's team could at least win the last of the eight matches played in 2024. Only two wins in total.

The footballers went to the Kings Arena hoping to win even though it was the last match of the year. On this day, Rakib and Faisal Ahmed attacked again and again by taking two wings. Chances were coming but not just goals. Maldives also tried to play in Royaise. The goal they got in the 24th minute was Tapu Burman's mistake.

This experienced defender gave the ball to the feet of Ibrahim Mahadi in a wrong pass. Ali Fasir took a through pass from Saaduddin and Tapur and hit the target with a perfect shot. The forward found the net in the previous match as well.

Lagging behind, Bangladesh tried hard to get back into the match. In the 40th minute, the goalkeeper returned Faisal Ahmed's shot from Rakib's cross. Sheikh Morsalin's shot on the return ball flew over the crossbar. Bangladesh got that relief goal after three minutes. Jonny showed great skill after receiving the ball from Rakib and found the net at the far post. This goal increased the confidence of the hosts. In the second half, Shahria Emon-Chandan Roy substituted and increased the pace of the game. Pius Ahmed Nova replaced Morsalin in 76 minutes to play the debut match. The striker tried to put pressure on the Maldivian defense within a few minutes of landing. He could have scored a goal but when Hussain Sharif somehow returned Rakib's shot, Piyas could not send the ball into the net.

Despite this, Cabrera's disciples did not give up. The winning goal was scored in the added third minute as the attack continued. Shahriar Imon's cross was sent to the net by Papon with a great finish in the box. With that, Gero opened the goal and the relief of victory returned to the Bangladesh camp.

Kabrera came to the press conference after the match with a smile on his face. He said that the plan worked, 'lost opportunities are part of the match. We were able to win the match because the boys were able to use it today. It was a good match for us.'

Sports advisor Asif Mahmood Sajib Bhuiyan enjoyed the match while sitting at King's Arena, former captain of the national cricket team Tamim Iqbal was accompanied by BAFF President Tabith Awal. King's Arena facilities impressed Tamim. He said, 'The atmosphere here is great, not only this ground, but the whole complex. Thanks Bashundhara. Football is still a popular game in Bangladesh.