Tangail Book a Place in the Finals

Tangail won against Noakhali 2-1, to book their place in the final of the Western Union National Youth Football Championship 2007. From the very start, Tangail pressured Noakhali, creating three one on one chances with Didarul, the Noakhali keeper, inside the first 40 minutes. However, they failed to convert these chances and the first half ended goalless.

In the second half, Ripon headed in a Liton corner for Tangail, but the referee ruled out the goal for a foul on Didarul. Noakhali then scored themselves, with Shahidul scoring from 35 yards, after 66 minutes. Noakhali seemed to be on the verge of victory, until defender Alauddin handled the ball in the area, gifting Tangail a penalty and a lifeline, 4 minutes from the end of play. Awal converted the penalty to level the match. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and the teams headed into extra time.

Tangail were once again awarded a penalty when Afsar fouled Liton from behind, but Rafiqul missed it. Didarul guessed correctly and dived to his left to save the shot. However, Rafiqul Islam scored the winning goal for Tangail, 9 minutes into extra time.

Tangail are scheduled to play the final on 29 May 2007.