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Booters lose to Uzbekistan in Asian Games
DHAKA, Aug 14, 2018 (BSS)- Bangladesh U-23 football team made a losing
start in the Asian Games as they went down a 0-3 goal defeat to the strong
Uzbekistan U23 football team in their group B opening match on Tuesday at the
Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong in Indonesia.
In the day’s match, striker Zabikhillo Urinboev put Uzbekistan ahead in
the 23rd minute while after the lemon break Khamdamov doubled the lead
scoring the second goal for Uzbekistan in the 57th minute.
Ikromjon Alibaev completed the winners’ tally scoring the third goal for
Uzbekistan in the 66th minute of the match.
The boys in red and green will lock horns against Thailand on August 16
and against Qatar on August 19.
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