Highlights
- Fans express anger and frustration at coach Javier Cabrera after defeat to Hong Kong.
- Once rising football spirit in Bangladesh now fading again.
- Coach criticized for repeated tactical mistakes and poor player selection.
- Supporters claim “Cabrera himself scored the goal for Hong Kong.”
- Once hopeful generation now losing faith in the team’s direction.
Chaos and Tears at the Stadium Gate
Near the main gate of the stadium, a small crowd gathered — filled with noise, anger, and heartbreak. Some were shouting, some were punching walls, others were quietly crying.
As one moved closer, it became clear that they were not enemies but friends united by one love — football. But two names, Fahim and Saad, were being targeted with frustration. One conceded a goal; the other gifted one to Hong Kong. The failure on the field had spilled into the gallery, striking at the heart of friendship itself.
Just a bit ahead, another group of fans screamed in front of TV cameras, “ভুয়া! ভুয়া!” (“Fake! Fake!”)
Their anger was aimed at Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera. One fan shouted in despair:
“As long as this coach stays, we won’t come to the stadium!”
But the question remains — will they truly stop coming? And if they do, will Bangladesh football once again sink into darkness?
“১৫লক্ষ কাস্টমার একুইজিশনের গোপন কৌশল এবার
আপনার হাতে! বিস্তারিত জানতে ক্লিক করুন…”
The Rise of Hope — A Year Ago
Only a year ago, the picture was completely different. Bangladesh football seemed to be rising again, like the golden days of the 1990s. People were rediscovering their love for the game.
It all began when Hamza Choudhury, who was born and raised in England, chose to play for Bangladesh out of love for his roots. That moment froze the nation’s heartbeat.
Then came Canadian midfielder Shamit Som, who made the same decision. Young fans across the country were thrilled — football had once again become a topic of excitement, from tea stalls to social media.
A Night of Passion and Disappointment
The Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore was almost a festival. Thousands filled the stands, and many more waited outside. The crowd chanted only one name — Bangladesh.
But emotions alone don’t win matches. Bangladesh lost that day — and with it, lost confidence and direction. Fans blamed the referee for controversial decisions, but football experts saw something deeper: poor coaching.
Cabrera’s strategy that day was called “a failed experiment.” The players were treated as test subjects, and his tactics led nowhere.
Cabrera Repeats the Same Mistakes
Despite those lessons, Cabrera didn’t change. In the recent match against Hong Kong, he repeated his old errors.
He again played Saad Uddin as a left-back — the same player whose mistakes had already cost Bangladesh victories against Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Seychelles.
Meanwhile, young defender Zayan Ahmed, who had impressed in the youth team, sat on the bench. When Zayan was finally brought in later, the match changed — Bangladesh came back from 2–0 down to level the score.
The crowd roared with new hope.
But that hope was short-lived. Saad once again made a crucial mistake — a bad pass that gave the ball straight to Marquez, who scored the winning goal for Hong Kong.
From the stands, one fan murmured,
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Questionable Decisions and Player Choices
In the match against Singapore, Shamit Som was one of the best performers. Yet, in the Hong Kong game, he was benched, and Sohel Rana was played instead — who ended up gifting a goal to the opponent.
Similarly, Fahim replaced Fahmidul, and his mistake led to another goal for Hong Kong. Fans began to feel Cabrera was running personal experiments with the team.
The Final Blow — A Costly Mistake
The most painful moment came when Saad Uddin was nutmegged by Everton — the ball went right between his legs, leading to Marquez’s second goal and completing his hat-trick.
Later, even after Shamit Som brought Bangladesh level again, Saad lost the ball to Marquez once more — resulting in Hong Kong’s winning strike.
And that was the final nail in the coffin of Bangladesh’s hope.
Source: TDS
