DHAKA, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS) -The Bangladesh men's team suffered a 5-1 goal 
defeat to Pakistan in their crucial match of SAFF Futsal Championship held at 
the Nonthaburi Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailand today (Thursday).

With this defeat, Bangladesh eliminated from the championship race.

Bangladesh slipped to the third position in the point table with seven points 
from five matches.

Pakistan, with this win, still in the race of title moving up second position 
with ten points playing the same number of matches.

Maldives currently dominate the point table with 12 points from four matches. 

In the proceeding, Ali Agha put Pakistan ahead in the 18th minute while Zahid 
doubled the lead scoring the second goal 31st minute of the match.

Fayed Azim reduced the margin for Bangladesh in the 36th minute while Salar 
Ahmed Khan scored the third goal for Pakistan in the 37th minute.

Ahid Ullah made the score line 4-1 for Pakistan in the 40th minute while Ali 
Aga sealed the victor scoring his second and fifth goal for Pakistan few 
seconds before the final whistle.

Earlier, Bangladesh team played to a fighting 4-4 goals draw with 
India in their tournament opening match, suffered 6-1 goal defeat to Maldives 
in their second match.

Bangladesh however fought back to registered a 4-1 victory over Nepal in 
their third match and inflicted a massive 5-1 defeat on Sri Lanka in their 
fourth match.

While Pakistan lost to Maldives 7-1, beat Bhutan 4-2, defeated Sri Lanka 5-2 
and played out to a 4-4 draw with Nepal.

After Pakistan, Bangladesh will play the last match of the championship 
against Nepal on Saturday (Jan 24) at the same venue.

The table toppers at the end of all seven rounds of matches will be crowned 
the first-ever SAFF Men's Futsal champions.