Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Bangladesh secured a place in the SAFF Championship semi-finals after Bhutan and Sri Lanka played out a 2-2 draw in Group A in Dhaka.

The result left both sides with a point on Sunday, keeping their hopes alive, but confirmed the progress of Thomas Dooley's team, who have three points from their win over Bhutan.

Bangladesh have one group match left, against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Bhutan, who opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Bangladesh, must now hope Sri Lanka lose that match if they are to reach the last four.

Bhutan took the lead in the 34th minute when Dawa Tsering scored from the rebound after a defender cleared Chencho Gyeltshen's cross with his shoulder.

Sri Lanka hit back immediately, with Australia-...