Hong Kong 1-1 Bangladesh Player Ratings: Hossain Rated 8.5/10 as Bengal Tigers Snatched 1 Point

The second leg of the AFC Qualifiers match between Hong Kong and Bangladesh ended with a 1-1 scoreline, a result that differed greatly from the previous encounter. The match, played on October 14, saw Hong Kong take the lead through a penalty converted by their number 10, Matthew Orr. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Hong Kong were reduced to ten men after Gerbig was shown a red card. Taking advantage of the situation, Hossain scored the equalizer for Bangladesh in the 84th minute. Despite several late attempts, neither side could find the winner, and both teams had to settle for a point. Let’s see how the players performed on the pitch.

Here are Hong Kong Vs Bangladesh Player Ratings

Bangladesh Player Ratings vs Hong Kong

Here are Bangladesh Player Ratings vs Hong Kong

Goalkeeper

M. Marma - 7.5: Outstanding with a clean sheet, pulling off key saves to frustrate Hong Kong's attacks. His reflexes and distribution were spot-on, anchoring the victory.

Defenders

Tariq Kazi - 7.0: Led the backline with calm authority, winning duels and organizing clears. His positioning shut down threats effectively throughout.

S.A. Topu - 6.5: Gritty in tackles and recoveries, holding firm under pressure. A few lapses but battled hard for the clean sheet.

Topu Barman - 6.5: Solid after subbing in, dominating headers and blocking shots. Added steel to the defense in the second half.

U. Saad - 6.5: Held up play well upfront, chasing lost causes and linking midfield. Isolated at times but showed promise in runs.

Zayyan Ahmed - 6.0: Disciplined shift, pressing opponents and winning balls quietly. Contributed to control without flash.

Midfielders

Hamza Choudhury - 7.5: Tireless engine, breaking plays and surging forward to create chances. His energy set the tone for the win.

Sohel Rana - 6.5: Worked relentlessly in the middle, linking defense to attack with safe passes. Faded late but covered key ground.

Shamit Shome - 6.5: Injected hustle from the bench, pressing high and helping maintain tempo. Positive energy in limited minutes.

Forwards

R. Hossain - 8.5: Match-winner with the only goal, a clinical finish that sealed the 1-0 victory. His pace and vision terrorized the defense; man of the match.

Shekh Morsalin - 7.0: Lively threat on the wing, drawing fouls and creating space for Hossain. Pressed relentlessly to earn the clean sheet.

Substitutes

Jamal Bhuyan - 7.0: Entered at 64' for Z. Ahmed, bringing midfield composure and accurate passes. Helped control the game after the goal, nearly assisting a second. Solid impact.
Fahamedul Islam - 6.5: Came on at 65' for S. Rana, adding fresh energy upfront. Linked play decently and pressed well, though no direct chances created. Positive shift.
Mohammed Fahim - 6.0: Subbed in at 80' for S. Morsalin, chasing lost causes to see out the win. Limited time but held up the ball effectively in the closing stages.

Manager

Javier Cabrera - 7.5: Tactical setup emphasized defense and quick counters, paying off with the clean sheet and lone goal. Subs timed perfectly to manage fatigue; a smart, gritty victory.