Bangladesh show fight, but lose to Socceroos

Bangladesh put up a spirited fight but ultimately lost 0-2 to Australia in their FIFA World Cup qualifier in Dhaka. The hosts resisted the higher-ranked Socceroos for nearly 30 minutes before conceding goals to Ajdin Hrustic and Kusini Yengi. Coach Javier Cabrera was satisfied with the improved performance despite the defeat, while Australian coach Graham Arnold criticized the heavy pitch conditions. With this loss, Bangladesh’s mathematical chances of qualifying for the next round ended.Photo: Firoz Ahmed