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First SAFF Championship title for Bangladesh men
Beat the Maldives on penalties in the 2003 final in Dhaka.
Record holderBangladesh national football team
Date achieved20 January 2003
Official statement
On 20 January 2003 Bangladesh beat the Maldives 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the SAFF Gold Cup final at Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, winning the men's regional championship for the first time.
Criteria met
- 01Check SAFF records for Bangladesh’s first title.
- 02Verify final scores against the match report.
- 03Confirm date and venue through contemporary reports.
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