One match on two fields, a rare example of BFF mismanagement

Sports Desk

This was probably the first time in the history of professional football that such an example had been seen. The first 45 minutes of the first half were on one field, the next 45 minutes were on another. A rare scene was seen due to the mismanagement of the BFF.

Originally, the match between Bangladesh and Bhutan in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship was to be held at Bashundhara Kings Arena. Heavy rain on Tuesday made the ground unsuitable for play. The BFF could have postponed the match if they wanted. But despite the risk to the players, the game was played at that ground.

After 45 minutes, the situation became critical as the mud became sticky. Surprisingly, they decided to hold the next 45 minutes on an outer field nearby. That outer field was made of turf. That is, not only did they change the field, but they played half of the game on natural grass and the rest on turf. Doing all this took a long time. The 90-minute football match ended in 4 and a half hours.

However, the match that ended on two fields was a success for Bangladesh. The young female footballers defeated Bhutan 4-1. The contribution behind Bangladesh’s victory was made by Shanti Mardi, a mountain girl. She scored a hat-trick. She is probably the first footballer to score a hat-trick on two fields.