Phu tho: Bangladesh U-23 football team is set to face Yemen in a critical Group C match of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification at Phu Tho provincial stadium in Vietnam tomorrow. The match is scheduled to commence at 3 pm Bangladesh time, and it is a must-win situation for Bangladesh to remain in contention in the tournament.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh’s journey in the tournament began with a setback, as they faced a 2-0 defeat against host Vietnam in their opening group match. This loss has placed additional pressure on the team as they prepare to face Yemen in their second group match. Bangladesh’s performance in the upcoming game is crucial for their chances to progress in the tournament.
The Bangladesh U-23 team is also scheduled to play their remaining group matches against Singapore on September 6 and September 9, respectively. A total of forty-four Asian teams, divided into eleven groups, are participating in the qualification rounds. The competition is fierce, as only the eleven group champions, four best group runners-up, and hosts Saudi Arabia will advance to the 16-team final round, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in January next year.