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 U-23 in the final. This is also the first time the host, Bangladesh have reached the final.
Format
In group stage six teams 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 for the Semi-finals.
Officials
11 Referees & 2 Match Commissioner were appointed by the FIFA for this tournament.
Referees
- Tayeb Shamsuzzaman
- Mijanur Rahman
- Jalal Uddin
- Jasim Uddin
- Ferdour Ahmed
- Nuruzzaman
- MZF Nahid
Khamis Mohammed SA Al-Marri 
Bonyadifard Mooud Abbasali 
Hsu Min-Yu
Match Commissioner
- Monirul Islam
Colonel retired Goutam Kar
Broadcaster
Venues
| Dhaka |
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| Bangabandhu National Stadium |
| Capacity: 40,000 |
| Sylhet |
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| Sylhet District Stadium |
| Capacity: 18,000 |
Participating Nations
The following nations have entered the competition.[4]
| Group 'A' | |
|---|---|
| | Bangladesh |
| | Malaysia U-22 |
 | Sri Lanka |
| Group 'B' | |
| | Thailand U-22 |
 | Singapore U-22 |
 | Bahrain U-22 |
Matches
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia U-22 |
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 U-22 |
|---|---|---|
Syazwan  51' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 20000 |
2 February 2015 |
| Bangladesh |
1 – 0 | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Hemanta 41' |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka Referee: Khamis Mohammed SA Al-Marri |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand U-22 |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| Singapore U-22 |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 |
| Bahrain U-22 |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 1 |
30 January 2015 5 PM BDT |
| Singapore U-22 |
2–3 | Thailand U-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Iqram 49' Taufik 53' |
Adisak 7' Chayawat 31' Pakorn 80' |
Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Attendance: 7000 |
Semi Finals
6 February 2015 |
| Bangladesh |
1 – 0 | Thailand U-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Nasiruddin 38' |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka Attendance: 40,000 |
Final
8 February 2015 |
| Bangladesh |
2 – 3 | Malaysia U-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Ameli 49' Yeasin 55' |
Naim 31' Kumaahran 40' Faizat 90+2' |
Goalscorers
- 2 goals
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