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After being tied 1-1 against India, Bangladesh won 3-2 on penalties in the final
Published : 10 Mar 2024, 05:01 PM
India struck first. But Bangladesh levelled things in the second half. At the end of 90 minutes, they were tied at 1-1.
Bangladesh’s start to the tiebreaker was not promising. But, after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, they will be taking home the 2024 SAFF U-16 Women’s Championship.
The difference maker was goalkeeper Yearzan Begum, who saved three penalties to give Bangladesh a 3-2 win in the shootout.
At the beginning of the tiebreaker, the Indian goalkeeper saved a weak effort from one of Bangladesh’s best forwards in Surovi Akanda Prity while India took the lead as Shveta Rani found the net.
Mariam Binta Hanna, who scored the equaliser for Bangladesh, also converted her shot while Yearzan made a diving save to deny India's Alena Devi.
Bangladesh took a 2-1 lead when Yearzan blocked the shot from Bonifilia Shullai.
But more drama was in store.
India’s Sathi Munda missed the target in the fifth shot of the tiebreaker to give Bangladesh some hopes.
Yearzan finally made Bangladesh’s dream come true by saving the fifth attempt of Divyani Linda.
The girls in red and green were unbeaten throughout the tournament while they defeated India 3-1 in the round robin league and became table toppers.
Bangladesh had a disappointing start in the final as India took the lead in the fourth minute. Bonifilia's long pass from their own half helped Anushka Kumari beat Yearzan.
Bangladesh got a chance from a set piece at the end of the first half. But the Indians prevailed when their goalkeeper cleared the ball from the goal line at the second attempt before the break.
The Bangladesh camp were desperate for a goal in the second half and finally in the 70th minute, Mariam helped her side draw level by scoring from a corner kick by Ananya Bithi.
