BSP-31 Palestine blank Tajikistan 2-0 in Bangabandhu Int’l Gold Cup

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Palestine blank Tajikistan 2-0 in Bangabandhu Int’l Gold Cup

SYLHET, Oct 4, 2018 (BSS) – Tournament favorite Palestine got off to a winning start in the 5th edition of Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football when they blanked Tajikistan by 2-0 goals in their opening group A encounter held on Thursday at Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet.

In the day’s match, Jonathan Zorrilla put Palestine ahead early in the 1st minute with placing shot from inside the D-box while after the lemon break Abdullatif Al Bahdari sealed the victory for Palestine scoring the second goal in the 75th minute with a brilliant header from close range.

Palestine will play their second and final group match against defending champions Nepal scheduled to be held on Saturday (October 6) at the same venue.

Earlier, Tajikistan got off to a winning start in the tournament beating defending champions Nepal by 2-0 goals in their group opening match. Meanwhile, Bangladesh take on Philippines in the battle of group supremacy scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at the same venue at 6.30 pm. Remaining fixture of group matches:

Oct 5: Bangladesh vs Philippines

Oct 6: Palestine vs Nepal

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