Published: 08:07 AM, 19 November 2025
Morsalin ends 22-year wait for win over India
Sheikh Morsalin celebrates his goal against India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. -Agency
Bangladesh edged India 1-0 in a tense AFC Asian Cup qualifier to claim a victory over their neighbours on Tuesday after 22 years, thanks to a deft first-half strike by Sheikh Morsalin.In the 12th minute, midfielder Rakib whipped the ball into the box, where Morsalin burst through and toe-poked it past Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to put Bangladesh ahead at the National Stadium.
The goal sparked wild celebrations inside the stadium.
The remainder of the match saw Bangladesh fiercely defend their lead against a desperate Indian attack, holding on to claim the narrow win in the second leg of the third round of Asian Cup qualifiers.
Bangladesh's last victory over India came in the 2003 SAFF Championship, when goals from Rokonuzzaman Kanchan and Matiur Rahman Munna sealed a 2-1 victory, reports bdnews24.com.
The win also lifted Bangladesh from the frustration of a winless qualifying campaign.
Captain Jamal Bhuiya, though sidelined from playing, witnessed his team break through a long spell of disappointment and savoured the moment of triumph.
