Bangladesh reach SAFF U-19 Championship final 

Defending champions Bangladesh beat Nepal by 2-1 goals to reach the final of SAFF U-19 Championship. 

The first semifinal match was held Yupia-based Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India on Friday.

After the barren first half, Bangladesh fought back strongly and scored two goals in span of seven minutes. Ashiqur Rahman finally broke the deadlock for scoring the first goal for Bangladesh in the 74th minute as he sent the ball to the net with a brilliant header capitalizing on a corner from Nazmul Huda at left flank.

Captain Nazmul Huda Faisal doubled the lead for Bangladesh in the 81st minute. Substitute Manik, after dodging past a Nepalese defender, provided a pass to unmark Faisal who made no mistake to tap the ball to the net with a perfect finishing. 

The match saw a tense finish as Sujan Dungol reduced the margin for Nepal in the 87th minute but Bangladesh did not allow Nepal further slip-up.  

Bangladesh will now play the final match against the second semi-final winners either India or Maldives. The final will be held on Sunday (May 18) at the same venue.