Bangladesh moved to the final beating Thailand 1-0 in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup second semifinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
In the 20th minute, Bangladesh winger Zahid Hossain chipped the ball in the middle of the box but Hemanta Vincent and Emily both missed the line, according to a report of Bangladesh Football Federation.
Forward Sohel Rana in the 23rd minute, tapped a floating ball, but the ball deflected off the feet of a Thailand defender.
Bangladesh skipper Mamunul Islam curved a corner from the right hand flag in the 39th minute and unmarked Nasiruddin Chowdhury tapped the ball in the near post.
Mamunul Islam saw his 20 yarder go wide off the side post in the 56th minute.
Thailand midfielder Pimkoon Jaturong curved a free kick from 25 yards out and skipper Parmpak Pakorn headed direct to Bangladesh goalie Sohel.
Bangladesh survived a scare in the 65th minute as Pakron hit the crosspiece from the edge of the box.
Bangladesh will play final against Malaysia on Sunday next at the same stadium.
