Bangladesh clinch 1st SAFF U-18 women’s crown

Sports Desk: Bangladesh clinched the title of the maiden SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship, routing Nepal 1-0 in the final at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.

Defender Masura Parvin scored the match-winner for Bangladesh in the 49th minute by a header from close, off a long free kick of his team mate (1-0) to score the 24th goal for Bangladesh in the just concluded meet.

This was the 2nd consecutive triumph for Bangladesh team against Nepal in the ongoing SAFF Championship after beating the Himalayan nation by 2-1 goals in group match.

Bangladesh striker Sirat Jahan Shopna became the top-scorer of the tournament with eight goals.

Bangladesh reached the final eliminating hosts Bhutan 4-0 goals in the 2nd semifinal last Friday while Nepal reached the final denying the South Asian giant India beating them by 3-1 goals in a penalty shootout in the 1st semifinal after 1-1 draw in the stipulated period and also in the extra time.


risingbd/Dhaka/October 07, 2018/A K Azad