Bangladesh battles to 1-1 draw against Hong Kong in AFC Qualifiers

Bangladesh held Hong Kong to a 1-1 draw in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, thanks to a late goal by Rakib Hossain. Head coach Javier Cabrera praised the team’s effort despite the result, acknowledging the challenges they faced. Bangladesh has shown steady improvement since the qualifiers began, with the team adding more expatriate players for strength. Although results have been elusive, Cabrera feels the team deserves more points.

The match’s turning point came with a penalty in the 36th minute, but Bangladesh fought back and equalised in the 84th minute. Cabrera emphasized the team’s progress and belief, stating that they will continue to push for the three points needed to reach the next level.

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