Bangladesh beat India 2-0 in SAFF U-19 Women's Championship
Bangladesh will play their next match against Nepal on Wednesday (4 February ) at the same venue.
Bangladesh under-19 women's national football team is on its way to the final of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship as they beat India by 2-0 goals in their second match held at Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal today (2 February).
With this win, Bangladesh women are now one step away from the final, following their crushing 12-0 victory over Bhutan in their opening match.
The girls in red and green are now stand top of the table with six points from two matches, while India follows Bangladesh with three points also from two outings.
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Nepal and Bhutan lost both their respective opening matches. If the day's second match between Nepal and Bhutan ends in a draw, then Bangladesh will reach the final with one match in hand.
In the day's proceedings, Skipper Arpita Biswas opened Bangladesh's account, scoring the first goal in the 29th minute, while Alpi Akter sealed the victory, scoring the second goal for Bangladesh in the 40th minute of the match.
Bangladesh will play their next match against Nepal on Wednesday (4 February) at the same venue.
The top two teams will play the final, scheduled to be held on 7 February.
Bangladesh U-19 women's team: Mst Yearzan Begum, Mst Surovi Akter Arfin, Mst Joynob Bibi Rita, Arpita Biswas Arpita, Protima Munda, Sorovi Rani, Most Munki Akhter, Kranuching Marma, Sree Moti Trishna Rani, Alpi Akter, Mamoni Chakma, Shanti
Mardi, Mst Bonna Khatun, Rupa Akter, Purnima Marma, Mst Momita Khatun, Thuinuye Marma, Ayonto Bala Mahato, Puja Das, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Mst Mira Khatun and Meghla Rani Roy.
