2015 Bangabandhu Cup
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |
 Bangladesh |
| Dates | 29 January – 8 February |
| Teams | 6 (from AFC confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 2 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Malaysia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |
Bangladesh |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 19 (2.11 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
S. Kumaahran Pakorn Prempak(2 goals) |
| Best player |
Jamal Bhuyan |
The Bangabandhu Cup or Bangabandhu Gold Cup is an international association football tournament organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation as a tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It was launched in 1996, but only two editions have thus far been played. 2015 edition was the third edition of the Bangabandhu Cup. The BFF had been looking to re-launch the tournament since 2009.It was finally given the go ahead in 2014 to be played in early 2015 with six nations participating.[1] It was finally given the go ahead in 2014 to be played in early 2015 with six nations participating.[2] Just days prior to the start of the tournament, the BFF confirmed all six participants.[3] Malaysia U-23 won the third edition in the re-launch tournament against Bangladesh in the final. This is also the first time the host, Bangladesh have reached the final.
Format
In the group stage, six teams were divided into two groups of three teams. Each group was a round-robin of three games, where each team played one match against each of the other teams in the same group. Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and none for a defeat. The teams finishing first and second in each group qualified to the semi-finals.
Officials
Eleven referees and 2 match commissioner were appointed by the FIFA for this tournament.
Referees
- Tayeb Shamsuzzaman
- Mijanur Rahman
- Jalal Uddin
- Jasim Uddin
- Ferdour Ahmed
- Mohammad Nuruzzaman
- MZF Nahid
-
Khamis Mohammed SA Al-Marri -
Bonyadifard Mooud Abbasali -
Hsu Min-Yu
Match Commissioner
- Monirul Islam
-
Colonel retired Goutam Kar
Broadcaster
Venues
Nine matches were played at two different venues in Dhaka and Sylhet. The Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, and Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet. All matches were played at the following two grounds:
| Dhaka | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Bangabandhu National Stadium | Sylhet District Stadium | |
| Capacity: 36,000 | Capacity: 18,000 | |
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Participating nations
The following nations have entered the competition.[4]
| Group 'A' |
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| Bangladesh |
| Malaysia |
 Sri Lanka |
| Group 'B' |
| Thailand |
 Singapore |
 Bahrain |
Matches
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Bangladesh |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sri Lanka |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
29 January 2015 5 PM BDT |
| Bangladesh |
0–1 | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Syazwan  51' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 20,000 |
31 January 2015 |
| Malaysia |
2–0 | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Syahrul 45+4' Ridzuan 60' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 8,000 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| Singapore |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 |
| Bahrain |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 1 |
30 January 2015 5 PM BDT |
| Singapore |
2–3 | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Iqram 49' Taufik 53' |
Adisak 7' Chayawat 31' Pakorn 80' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 8,000 |
Semi-finals
5 February 2015 |
| Singapore |
0–1 | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kumaahran 50' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 12,000 |
Final
Goalscorers
- 2 goals
- S.Kumaahran
- Pakorn Prempak
- 1 goal
- Hemanta Vincent Biswas
- Jahid Hasan Ameli
- Nasiruddin Chowdhury
- Yeasin Khan
- Mohd Faizat Ghazli
- Mohd Ridzuan Abdunloh
- Muhd Syazwan Andik
- Nazirul Hashim
- Syahrul Azwari Ibrahim
- Iqram Rifqi Mohammad Yazid
- Taufik Suparno
- Adisak Sensom-Eiad
- Chayawat Srinawong
- Jaturong Pimkoon
- Own goal
Squads
Bangladesh
Head coach: 
Lodewijk de Kruif
Malaysia U-23
Head coach: Razip Ismail
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||||
| 1 | Mohd Farhan Abu Bakar | |
GK | |||||||
| 22 | Mohd Ramadhan Abdul Hamid | |
GK | |||||||
| 23 | Muhd Ilham Amirullah Razali | |
GK | |||||||
| Defenders | ||||||||||
| 5 | Wan Ahmad Amirzafran Wan Nadris | |
CB | |||||||
| 16 | Mohd Asri Mardzuki | |
LB | |||||||
| 3 | Mohd Ashmawi Yakin | |
RB | |||||||
| 13 | Azrul Nizam Muhamad | |
LB | |||||||
| 24 | Annas Rahmat | |
CB | |||||||
| 15 | Mohd Syawal Nordin | |
CB, LB | |||||||
| 21 | Nazirul Naim Che Hashim | |
LB | |||||||
| 11 | Muhd Syazwan Andik | |
LB, LM | |||||||
| Midfielders | ||||||||||
| 4 | Ariff Farhan Isa | |
CM, LB | |||||||
| 8 | Shahrul Igwan Samsudin | |
LM, LW | |||||||
| 7 | Amirul Hisyam Awang Kechik | |
CM, AM | |||||||
| 25 | Faris Shah Rosli | |
RM, RW | |||||||
| 10 | Mohd Ridzuan Abdunloh | |
LM, LW, RM, RW | |||||||
| 9 | Adam Nor Azlin | |
AM, CM, ST | |||||||
| 18 | Syahrul Azwari Ibrahim | |
RM, RW, ST | |||||||
| Amirul Ikmal Hafiz | |
CM | ||||||||
| Forwards | ||||||||||
| Mohd Syafwan Syahlan | |
ST | ||||||||
| 12 | S. Kumaahran | |
ST, RW, LW | |||||||
| 17 | Mohd Faizat Ghazli | |
ST, LW | |||||||
| 20 | Muhd Akhir Bahari | |
ST, RW, LW | |||||||
Thailand U-23
Head coach: Choketawee Promrut
| # | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Somporn Yos | June 23, 1993 (aged 21) | BEC Tero Sasana
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| 18 | GK | Watchara Buathong | April 20, 1993 (aged 21) | Samut Songkhram
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| GK | Anusith Termmee | 19 January 1995 (aged 20) | Bangkok United | |||
| 4 | DF | Thanakorn Saipunya | April 5, 1993 (aged 21) | Police United
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| 12 | DF | Suriya Singmui | April 7, 1995 (aged 19) | Muangthong United
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| DF | Akkarachai Sematangcharoen | August 21, 1994 (aged 20) | Chainat Hornbill
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| 2 | DF | Surawich Logarwit | February 11, 1993 (aged 21) | Chonburi
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| DF | Kritprom Boonsarn | November 29, 1993 (aged 21) | Buriram United
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| DF | Nitipong Selanon | May 23, 1993 (aged 21) | Saraburi
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| DF | Shinnaphat Leeaoh | 2 February 1997 (aged 17) | Assumption United
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| DF | Santipharp Channgom | 23 September 1996 (aged 18) | Bangkok Christian College
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| 5 | DF | Suphan Thongsong | 26 August 1994 (aged 20) | Muangthong United
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| 17 | DF | Adisak Sensom-Eiad | 11 December 1993 (aged 21) | BCC Tero | ||
| 9 | MF | Pakorn Prempak (captain) | February 2, 1993 (aged 21) | Police United
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| 8 | MF | Adisak Klinkosoom | August 18, 1993 (aged 21) | Chainat Hornbill
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| 14 | MF | Narakorn Khana | 7 April 1993 (aged 21) | Thai Honda
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| MF | Atthawit Sukchuai | 13 March 1996 (aged 18) | Ratchaburi
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| 13 | MF | Chaowat Veerachat | June 23, 1996 (aged 18) | Buriram United
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| MF | Kittikrai Jantaraksa | February 9, 1996 (aged 18) | Air Force Central
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| 20 | MF | Narutchai Nimboon | May 24, 1995 (aged 19) | Chainat Hornbill | ||
| 10 | FW | Chenrop Samphaodi | 2 June 1995 (aged 19) | BEC Tero Sasana
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| 11 | FW | Jaturong Pimkoon | 3 September 1993 (aged 21) | BEC Tero Sasana
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| 23 | FW | Chayawat Srinawong | 12 January 1993 (aged 22) | PTT Rayong | ||
References
- ↑ "BFF outlines Bangabandhu Gold Cup in Jan". Dhaka Tribune. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ "'CMG offers lucrative'". Dhaka Tribune. 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ↑ "SL confirmed as sixth team". Dhaka Tribune. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ↑ "Gold Cup opener in Sylhet, final in Dhaka". The Daily Star Bangladesh. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
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