Hosts Bangladesh’s winning streak continues in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Tournament. Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka 5-0 in the fifth match of the group today. With this, Bangladesh is alone at the top of the table with full 15 points from five matches.
Today, Nepal defeated Bhutan 8-0 in the first match of the day at the King’s Arena practice ground. This gives them 12 points from five matches. If they defeat Bangladesh in the last match, the two teams will have 15 points. Then, the goals from the two matches between the two teams will be taken into account in the head-to-head. If there is a tie, the game will go to a tiebreaker. If the host Bangladesh draws against Nepal, so many equations will not be needed. Then, Bangladesh will be the undefeated champion with 16 points after 6 matches.
Bangladesh won the opening match of the tournament against Sri Lanka by 9-1 goals. Today, the goals were lower compared to that. Despite the lower goals, the host team missed many opportunities. The scoreline did not get much bigger as the opposing goalkeeper made some extraordinary saves.
The first goal came in the 25th minute of the match. Kanan Rani scored a great shot from outside the box. 13 minutes later, Surma Jannat’s shot hit the post. In injury time, Bangladesh returned to the dressing room with a 2-0 scoreline through Pooja Das’ goal.
In the second half, Bangladesh increased the lead again with a goal by Pooja Biswas. In the 86th minute, Mrs. Trishna Rani scored. The Sri Lankan goalkeeper fell ill several times in the match. The coach took her off at the last minute. The new goalkeeper also conceded a goal. The referee called for a penalty when there was a handball in the box during injury time. Bangladesh captain Afida Khandaker scored from the penalty spot and Bangladesh left the field with a 5-0 victory. Coach Butler brought on captain Afida and several other footballers in the second half.
FAQ
What was the final score between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship match?
Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka with a dominant scoreline of 5-0.
When did this match take place?
The match was played as part of the ongoing SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025, though the exact date depends on the tournament schedule.
What does this win mean for Bangladesh in the tournament?
With this victory, Bangladesh moved to the top of the points table, strengthening their position in the tournament.
Who were the standout performers in the match?
While specific names haven’t been mentioned in the title, typically, such a big win involves multiple goal scorers and a strong team effort.
