Bangladesh suffered a significant 9-2 defeat against Indonesia in their final match of the FIFA Asian Cup qualifiers. Following the substantial loss, head coach Thomas Duly addressed the press, explaining the team’s performance. He attributed the defeat to Bangladesh’s current FIFA ranking and lack of competitive experience compared to Southeast Asian teams. Duly, 65, stated from Jakarta that the disparity in rankings—Bangladesh at 181 versus opponents ranked 116 and 130—highlights the challenge. He acknowledged the gap in quality and experience within the team. The coach’s comments suggest a need for continued development to compete effectively on the international stage against stronger opponents like Indonesia. The defeat concludes Bangladesh’s campaign in the qualifiers.