Bhutanese club Royal Thimphu College registered a big win in the final match of the AFC Women’s Champions League. The Bhutanese club defeated host Laos’ Master FC 5-0. Bangladesh national football team midfielder Swapna Rani scored a goal.
Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afida Khandaker, Tahura Khatun, Swapna Rani, Shamsunnahar and Ripa are playing in the AFC Champions League for Royal Thimphu College in Bhutan. The club has included Afida and Swapna in the team only for the Champions League. Afida’s team was eliminated from the tournament after losing both of the first two matches. Today’s match was just a rule-keeping match. The Bhutanese club won a big victory in that rule-keeping match.
Today, captain Afida Khandaker was not in the starting eleven of the match. Shamsunnahar, Tahura and Swapna were in the match from the beginning. Bhutanese footballer Sonam started the journey of scoring goals. Swapna Rani gave the club a 2-0 lead with a wonderful shot from 30 yards. This Bangladeshi footballer has an extraordinary ability to score goals from long distances. The first half ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Royal Thimphu College scored three more goals in the second half.
Thimphu College played in the AFC Women’s Champions League in Thimphu, Bhutan last year. Last season, Maria Manda and Rituparna Chakma of Bangladesh played for the club. Bangladesh captain Sabina Khatun could not play due to registration complications.
FAQ
Which teams played in this AFC Women’s Champions League match?
Bhutan’s Royal Thimphu College faced Laos’ Master FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League.
What was the final score of the match?
Royal Thimphu College defeated Master FC with a dominant 5-0 victory.
Who were the Bangladeshi players representing Royal Thimphu College?
Afida Khandaker, Tahura Khatun, Swapna Rani, Shamsunnahar, and Ripa played for the Bhutanese club.
What was special about Swapna Rani’s goal?
Swapna Rani scored a stunning long-range goal from 30 yards, showcasing her ability to strike from distance.
