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Yeasin expects extra effort from boys
DHAKA, Nov 9, 2019 (BSS)- Bangladesh U-19 soccer team captain Yeasin Arafat sought extra effort from his boys to win against Bhutan in order to qualify for the next round of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010, according to a message received here from BFF today.
The Bangladesh skipper said” Still we have chance to qualify for the next round……… we will have to give extra effort and boys are ready to give their best to win the match against Bhutan,” said Yeasin prior to the match against Bhutan.
Yasin was speaking to the press prior to their group match against Bhutan scheduled to be held tomorrow at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama, Bahrain at 7.15 pm (BST).
“All was good with us as we conceded first goal in the first half but we returned the goal in the second half and bale to snatch one point … thanks to the Almighty…… tomorrow is another match and boys are going through swimming and pool recovery session today to prepare them,” he added.
Bangladesh have been pitted alongside Bahrain, Jordan and Bhutan in the group E.
Champions of eleven groups and four best runners-up teams will join Uzbekistan in the final round, which will be held from October 16-31 next year.
Earlier, Bangladesh suffered a 0-3 goal defeat to host Bahrain in their group E opening match but forced Jordan to play out a 1-1 goal draw in the second match.
U-19 squad: Mohiuddin, Mitul Marma, Shanto Kumar Dey, Yeasin Arafat, Uttam Chandra Roy, Sadekuzzaman Fahim, Kazi Rahad Mia, Rakibul Islam, Tanvir Hossain, Nazmul Hossain Akondo, Ridoy, Fahim Morshed, Emon Ali, Sagor Hossain, Dipok Roy, Jamir Uddin, Faysal Ahmed, Umon Faruqe Mithu, Amrat Ahmed, Naiyem Hossain, Nihat Jaman Ucchash, Maraz Hossain and Amir Hakim Bappy.
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