Bangladesh created more chances and fought hard but couldn’t finish. Despite a late goal by Rakib Hossain and last-second drama, Singapore held on to win 2-1 in a thrilling match, leaving tiger heartbroken and searching for answers.
A Match Full of Action, Passion, and Missed Chances
Fans Bring the Energy
Four to five hours before kickoff, the National Stadium was already alive with energy. Thousands of passionate Bangladesh fans gathered, waving flags, lighting flares, and chanting “Bangladesh! Bangladesh!” The excitement was high, and hopes were even higher.
As the players warmed up Hamza Chowdhury, Shamit Som, Fahamidul Islam, and others—supporters inside and outside the stadium were full of belief.
Strong Start, No Goals
Bangladesh looked strong in the opening 20 minutes. Players like Fahamidul Islam and Shakil Ahad created several chances, but unfortunately, Rakib Hossain couldn’t finish them. Singapore also had two quick counterattacks, but they too failed to score.
By the 30th minute, the score was still 0-0. Both teams were fighting hard, but neither could break through.
First Half Drama
Near the end of the first half, in the 44th minute, Singapore had a big chance. A defensive mistake allowed Singapore’s Song Wei Yang to take a shot. Hamza Chowdhury ran back and tried to block it, but he couldn’t save the goal. Luckily for Bangladesh, the ball didn’t go in.
There were other incidents too. Tariq Kazi got injured after getting hit twice. Fahamidul Islam also received a yellow card for pulling a Singaporean player’s jersey.
Second Half Trouble
The second half started with problems for Bangladesh. In the 59th minute, Iksan Fandi scored for Singapore after a poor clearance by goalkeeper Mitul. Captain Topu Barman was not in the right position to stop the shot, and Bangladesh went 0-2 down.
Just eight minutes later, in the 67th minute, Bangladesh finally found hope. Hamza Chowdhury made a smart defensive pass, and Rakib Hossain scored a brilliant goal by outsmarting the Singapore goalkeeper. The score was 1-2, and the red-green team was back in the game.
Last-Second Heartbreak
Bangladesh continued to attack. Shamit Som created many great chances, but the finishing was poor. In the final seconds, Shahriar Emon’s incredible header looked like a sure goal, but the Singapore goalkeeper made an unbelievable save. Right after that, the referee blew the final whistle.
Heroic Effort, But No Reward
Despite losing 1-2, Bangladesh showed great fight and passion. Players like Hamza, Rakib, and Shamit stood out. Coach Javier Cabrera’s team played with heart but were unlucky not to at least draw the match.
The loss was painful, but the effort and spirit of the team gave fans plenty to be proud of.