Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Bangladesh U-17 national football made flying start in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers crushing Timor-Leste by 5-0 goals in opening group A match was held at Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing, China on Saturday.
The early breakthrough came for Bangladesh in the 11th minute. Rifat Kazi opened the net for Bangladesh with a header of a cross from Manik on the left flank.
Manik doubled the lead scoring the second goal for Bangladesh in the 28th minute with a left-footed shot from the vantage position utilizing a free kick from Faysal.
The third goal came for Bangladesh in the 43rd minute as Manik scored his second and third for team from the goal-mouth melee. After the resumption, Bangladesh continued their onslaught...