2015 Bangabandhu Cup

2015 Bangabandhu Gold Cup
Tournament details
Host country Bangladesh 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) Malaysia S. Kumaahran
Thailand Pakorn Prempak
(2 goals)
Best player Bangladesh 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

Match Commissioner

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

Participating nations

The following nations have entered the competition.[4]

Group 'A'
 Bangladesh
 Malaysia
 Sri Lanka
Group 'B'
 Thailand
 Singapore
 Bahrain

Matches

Group A

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Malaysia 220030+36
 Bangladesh 21011103
 Sri Lanka 200203-30

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'

2 February 2015
Bangladesh  1–0  Sri Lanka
Hemanta  41'
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
Attendance: 18,000
Referee: Khamis Mohammed SA Al-Marri

Group B

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Thailand 220062+46
 Singapore 201123−11
 Bahrain 201103−31

30 January 2015
5 PM BDT
Singapore  2–3  Thailand
Iqram  49'
Taufik  53'
Adisak  7'
Chayawat  31'
Pakorn  80'

1 February 2015
Bahrain  0–0  Singapore

3 February 2015
Thailand  3–0  Bahrain
Saleh  35' (o.g.)
Pakorn  51' (pen.)
Jaturong  56'

Semi-finals

5 February 2015
Singapore  0–1  Malaysia
Kumaahran  50'
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet
Attendance: 12,000

6 February 2015
Bangladesh  1–0  Thailand
Nasiruddin  38'
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
Attendance: 36,000
Referee: Yu Ming Hsun (Chinese Taipei)

Final

8 February 2015
Bangladesh  2–3  Malaysia
Ameli  49'
Yeasin  55'
Naim  31'
Kumaahran  40'
Faizat  90+2'
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
Attendance: 36,000
Referee: Yu Ming Hsun (Chinese Taipei)

Goalscorers

2 goals
1 goal
Own goal

Squads

Bangladesh

Head coach: Netherlands Lodewijk de Kruif

0#0 Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
22 1GK Shahidul Yousuf Sohel (1992-05-01) 1 May 1992 6 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
23 1GK Mazharul Islam Himel (1988-09-16) 16 September 1988 0 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
1 1GK Russel Mahmud Liton (1994-11-30) 30 November 1994 2 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
13 2DF Nasirul Islam Nasir (1988-10-05) 5 October 1988 17 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani
5 2DF Nasiruddin Chowdhury (1989-12-03) 3 December 1989 11 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
4 2DF Atiqur Rahman Meshu (1988-08-26) 26 August 1988 28 2 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
2 2DF Raihan Hasan (1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 6 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
3 2DF Yeasin Khan (1994-09-16) 16 September 1994 3 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
15 2DF Yeamin Ahmed Chowdhury Munna (1991-08-02) 2 August 1991 4 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
14 2DF Topu Barman (1994-12-20) 20 December 1994 2 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
7 3MF Zahid Hossain (1988-06-15) 15 June 1988 31 5 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
8 3MF Mamunul Islam (c) (1988-12-12) 12 December 1988 29 2 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
21 3MF Monaem Khan Raju (1990-07-07) 7 July 1990 8 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
6 3MF Jamal Bhuyan (1990-04-10) 10 April 1990 6 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
10 3MF Hemanta Vincent Biswas (1995-12-13) 13 December 1995 2 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
11 3MF Sohel Rana (1995-03-27) 27 March 1995 7 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
16 3MF Shahedul Alam Shahed (1991-02-12) 12 February 1991 0 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani
9 4FW Jahid Hasan Ameli (1987-12-25) 25 December 1987 55 13 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
20 4FW Mithun Chowdhury (1989-02-10) 10 February 1989 18 2 Bangladesh Sheikh Russel KC
19 4FW Toklis Ahmed (1995-10-02) 2 October 1995 8 0 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
17 4FW Wahed Ahmed (1993-12-03) 3 December 1993 4 0 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani
12 4FW Abdul Baten Mojumdar Komol (1987-08-02) 2 August 1987 12 1 Bangladesh Dhaka Abahani
18 4FW Shakhawat Hossain Rony (1993-04-18) 18 April 1993 4 2 Bangladesh Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

Malaysia U-23

Head coach: Razip Ismail

No. Name Nationality Position
Goalkeepers
1 Mohd Farhan Abu Bakar Malaysia GK
22 Mohd Ramadhan Abdul Hamid Malaysia GK
23 Muhd Ilham Amirullah Razali Malaysia GK
Defenders
5 Wan Ahmad Amirzafran Wan Nadris Malaysia CB
16 Mohd Asri Mardzuki Malaysia LB
3 Mohd Ashmawi Yakin Malaysia RB
13 Azrul Nizam Muhamad Malaysia LB
24 Annas Rahmat Malaysia CB
15 Mohd Syawal Nordin Malaysia CB, LB
21 Nazirul Naim Che Hashim Malaysia LB
11 Muhd Syazwan Andik Malaysia LB, LM
Midfielders
4 Ariff Farhan Isa Malaysia CM, LB
8 Shahrul Igwan Samsudin Malaysia LM, LW
7 Amirul Hisyam Awang Kechik Malaysia CM, AM
25 Faris Shah Rosli Malaysia RM, RW
10 Mohd Ridzuan Abdunloh Malaysia LM, LW, RM, RW
9 Adam Nor Azlin Malaysia AM, CM, ST
18 Syahrul Azwari Ibrahim Malaysia RM, RW, ST
Amirul Ikmal Hafiz Malaysia CM
Forwards
Mohd Syafwan Syahlan Malaysia ST
12 S. Kumaahran Malaysia ST, RW, LW
17 Mohd Faizat Ghazli Malaysia ST, LW
20 Muhd Akhir Bahari Malaysia ST, RW, LW

Thailand U-23

Head coach: Choketawee Promrut

0#0 Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Somporn Yos (1993-06-23)June 23, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand BEC Tero Sasana
18 1GK Watchara Buathong (1993-04-20)April 20, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Samut Songkhram
1GK Anusith Termmee (1995-01-19)19 January 1995 (aged 20) Thailand Bangkok United

4 2DF Thanakorn Saipunya (1993-04-05)April 5, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Police United
12 2DF Suriya Singmui (1995-04-07)April 7, 1995 (aged 19) Thailand Muangthong United
2DF Akkarachai Sematangcharoen (1994-08-21)August 21, 1994 (aged 20) Thailand Chainat Hornbill
2 2DF Surawich Logarwit (1993-02-11)February 11, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Chonburi
2DF Kritprom Boonsarn (1993-11-29)November 29, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Buriram United
2DF Nitipong Selanon (1993-05-23)May 23, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Saraburi
2DF Shinnaphat Leeaoh (1997-02-02)2 February 1997 (aged 17) Thailand Assumption United
2DF Santipharp Channgom (1996-09-23)23 September 1996 (aged 18) Thailand Bangkok Christian College
5 2DF Suphan Thongsong (1994-08-26)26 August 1994 (aged 20) Thailand Muangthong United
17 2DF Adisak Sensom-Eiad (1993-12-11)11 December 1993 (aged 21) Thailand BCC Tero

9 3MF Pakorn Prempak (captain) (1993-02-02)February 2, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Police United
8 3MF Adisak Klinkosoom (1993-08-18)August 18, 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Chainat Hornbill
14 3MF Narakorn Khana (1993-04-07)7 April 1993 (aged 21) Thailand Thai Honda
3MF Atthawit Sukchuai (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 18) Thailand Ratchaburi
13 3MF Chaowat Veerachat (1996-06-23)June 23, 1996 (aged 18) Thailand Buriram United
3MF Kittikrai Jantaraksa (1996-02-09)February 9, 1996 (aged 18) Thailand Air Force Central
20 3MF Narutchai Nimboon (1995-05-24)May 24, 1995 (aged 19) Thailand Chainat Hornbill

10 4FW Chenrop Samphaodi (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 19) Thailand BEC Tero Sasana
11 4FW Jaturong Pimkoon (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 21) Thailand BEC Tero Sasana
23 4FW Chayawat Srinawong (1993-01-12)12 January 1993 (aged 22) Thailand PTT Rayong

References

  1. "BFF outlines Bangabandhu Gold Cup in Jan". Dhaka Tribune. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  2. "'CMG offers lucrative'". Dhaka Tribune. 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  3. "SL confirmed as sixth team". Dhaka Tribune. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  4. "Gold Cup opener in Sylhet, final in Dhaka". The Daily Star Bangladesh. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.

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