<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Needing a win to stay alive in the competition, Bangladesh’s footballers pulled off a superb comeback win against Maldives in the second group game of the 14th SAFF CHampionship on Sunday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>Bangladesh started positively and dominated possession, but fell behind to a goal by Hamza Mohammed in the 17th minute - Maldives’ only shot on target in the game.</div><div><br></div><div>The Green and Reds looked frantically for the equaliser, and their efforts paid off just before half time, through Rakib Hossain.</div><div><br></div><div>The second half saw Bangladesh continue to dominate, and Tariq Kazi put the team ahead in the 67th minute from a goalmouth melee at the third attempt.</div><div><br></div><div>Morsalin added a third in the 90th minute, finishing nicely from the left of the box after being set up by Bishwanath Ghosh.</div><div><br></div><div>It puts Bangladesh level on points with Maldives with 1 game left, which they will play against Bhutan, while Maldives play Lebanon. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>