SAFF Championship
Bangladesh, meanwhile, secured a last four meeting with Group A winners Kuwait after a 3-1 victory over Bhutan.
Lebanon 1-0 Maldives
Lebanon made it three wins out of three with their 1-0 victory over Maldives.
Lebanon made it three wins out of three with their 1-0 victory over Maldives.
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Hassan Maatouk struck the winner in the 23rd minute as Lebanon confirmed a semi-final showdown with India.
The two met in the recent Intercontinental Cup final, with India registering a 2-0 victory.
Bhutan 1-3 Bangladesh
Bangladesh only needed a draw to advance following Maldives' loss to Lebanon but found themselves trailing to Tsenda Dorji's 12th minute opener.
Bangladesh only needed a draw to advance following Maldives' loss to Lebanon but found themselves trailing to Tsenda Dorji's 12th minute opener.
Bangladesh immediately shifted into high gear and drew level in the 21st minute through Shekh Morsalin. An own goal by Phuntsho in the 30th, followed by Rakin Hossain's effort six minutes later placed Bangladesh firmly in control going into the break, with the second half seeing no more goals.
The semi-finals will be played on Saturday.
Photos: South Asian Football Federation
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