DHAKA: Hosts Bangladesh and the Maldives on Saturday stormed into the final of the South Asian Football Federation Championship with surprise wins over tough rivals in two semi-finals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Thousands of jubilant football fans, who had braved the chilly winter weather to watch the home side take on two-time champions India, erupted with joy when Motiur Rahman Munna headed in a spectacular golden goal in the 96th minute to secure Bangladesh’s place in the final.
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