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Bangladesh need a draw with Nepal to reach semis

MNA Sports Desk: Bangladesh will need a draw against visiting Nepal today’s (Saturday’s) match to reach the semifinal in the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

The must-win game for Nepal’s semifinal berth will begin at 7.00 pm at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city.

Bangladesh are now atop the four-team Group ‘A’ collecting all-win six points from two outings, staring their campaign with a 2-0 win against already-eliminated side Bhutan before getting a 1-0 goal victory against Pakistan in the second game, reports news agency.

Nepal started their journey with a 1-2 defeat against Pakistan in the tournament opener before stunned Bhutan by 4-0 goals to keep their hope for last four berth alive and to hold the second slot by virtue of goal difference.

In another match of Saturday, if Pakistan is beaten by Bhutan, Bangladesh will reach semifinals, even if suffer a loss against Nepal.

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