The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh conceded a humiliating 0-5 goals defeat against Tajikistan in their away match of the 2010 World Cup Pre-Qualifiers played at the Dushanbe Stadium in Tajikistan on Sunday afternoon.

With this frustrating defeat, Bangladesh has been eliminated from the race in the Pre-Qualifying stage of the World Cup Football to be held in South Africa in 2010.

Bangladesh, which earned appreciation from soccer lovers after playing a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in the home match in Dhaka on October 8, again frustrated their fans with the day's humiliating defeat.

After a barren first half, Bangladeshi players failed to adjust with the local cold weather of 12 degree Celsius and conceded the first three goals within five minutes -- in the 46th, 47th and 50th minutes.

Bangladesh conceded two more goals in the 70th and 75th minutes, the last came from a penalty due to defender Hasan Al Mamun.

Two players of Bangladesh team, including Zahid Hossain, had to leave the field with sickness.

Earlier, Bangladesh played four matches against Tajikistan managing only one draw (1-1) in the home match in Dhaka on October 8 this year.

Bangladesh suffered identical 0-2 goals defeat in the prior home and away basis Pre World Cup qualifier matches and conceded a humiliating 1-6 goals defeat in the AFC Challenge Cup in Dhaka last year.