Bangladesh make good start beating hosts Oman

Bangladesh made a good start in the 9th edition of the 10-nation Men's Junior (U-21) Asia Cup Hockey beating their old rivals Oman by 2-0 goal in the first match held in the Omanese city of Salalah on Tuesday night, reports UNB.
This was the 2nd consecutive victory for Bangladesh against their traditional foe Oman after clinching the Men's Junior AHF Cup Hockey title in Muscat last January beating them by 7-6 goal in penalty shootout.
In the next match, Bangladesh will face stronger Malaysia today (Thursday).
In Tuesday's match, Bangladesh scored both the goals in a span of only two minutes in the 2nd quarter of the match.
Tahsin Ali put Bangladesh ahead in the 22nd minute by a field goal (1-0) while Zahid Hossain scored the 2nd goal for Bangladesh just two minutes later (2-0). Forward Rakibul Hasan Rocky of Bangladesh was adjudged the best player of the match.
Earlier, Bangladesh have been placed in Group B with Malaysia, South Korea, hosts Oman and Uzbekistan while Group A team comprises India, Pakistan, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
Top three teams of this tournament, apart from Malaysia, which already qualified as the host, will qualify for the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup '2023.
In the remaining group B matches, Bangladesh will play Uzbekistan tomorrow (Friday) and South Korea on May 28.