DHAKA, Oct 12, 2019 (BSS)- The Bangladesh U-15 women’s team looking
forward to continue their winning streak as they face strong India in the
battle of group supremacy of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship scheduled to
be held tomorrow (Sunday) at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
The match kicks off at 3 pm.
Both Bangladesh and India secured six points with two wins but India
still topped of the group by virtue of goal difference.
Earlier, Bangladesh got off to a winning start as they blanked host
Bhutan by 2-0 goals and defeated Nepal by 2-1 goals.
On the other hand, India crushed Nepal by 4-1 goals in their opening
match and dumped host Bhutan by 10-1 goals in the second match.
The tournament is being held in round-robin format for the first time.
Both Bangladesh and India already confirmed their final spot after the two
successive victories in a row. The final of the tournament slated for October
15.
Bangladesh won all their three matches to become champions in the
inaugural edition but lost to India with a solitary goal in the final of the
last edition held in Bhutan.
Bangladesh U-15 Squad: Rupna Chakma, Yasmin Akter, Unnoti Khatun, Nasrin
Akter, Shamsunnahar Jr., Sohagi Kisku, Rojina Akter, Kohati Kisku, Shaheda
Akter, Rehena Akter, Nouson Jahan, Abeda Akter, Afrida Khandakar, Mahfuza
Khatun, Mehenur Akter, Nusrat Jahan, Eity Khatun, Joynob Bibi, Sumi Khatun,
Surma Jannat, Purnima Ranee, Rumi Akter and Sapna Rani.