Singapore U-23 2-1 Bangladesh 'B'

Bangladesh's second-string national football team went down to Singapore U-23s 2-1 in the Merdeka Cup.

Singapore, who led the first half 2-0 with goals in the 41 and 44 minutes at the Shah Alam Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, all but confirmed a semifinal berth with their second successive win following a 4-2 victory against Zimbabwe Select.

Bangladesh defended well before captain Hassan Al Mamun limped off the ground just before conceding the first goal and his replacement Arup Baidya set a consolation goal for substitute Jumratul Islam Mithu, who struck his first international goal in the 85th minute.

Bangladesh meet Zimbabwe Select in their last group match.