Bangladesh lose 7-1 to China, face Thailand for seventh place

Bangladesh were thrashed 7-1 by China in the men's hockey classification match at the 20th Asian Games today, ending their hopes of a fifth- or sixth-place finish.

China dominated from the start scoring goals in regular interval held at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan.
Rakibul Hasan scored Bangladesh's lone goal with a field goal in the 30th minute.

Bangladesh will now face Thailand in the seventh-eighth place playoff on Oct 3, with the match scheduled for 6:30am Bangladesh time.