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Bhutan draw sends Bangladesh into SAFF semifinals

Published : Sunday, 8 November, 2026 at 11:07 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh secured a place in the SAFF semifinals after Bhutan and Sri Lanka played out a 2-2 draw in their Group A clash at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

Bhutan took the lead through Dawa Tshering in the 34th minute, but Oliver Kellett equalised a minute later. Wasim Razeek put Sri Lanka ahead just before half-time before Chencho Gyeltshen restored parity in the 76th minute after missing a second-half penalty.

The draw kept both teams in contention, while Bangladesh became the second team after Pakistan to book a semifinal spot with three points. Sri Lanka need only a draw in their final group match to qualify, while Bhutan will hope Bangladesh win their remaining fixture.

-AH

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