Bangladesh tigresses become group champions thrashing Turkmenistan 7-0

The Bangladesh women's football team became group champions with a massive 7-0 victory against Turkmenistan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. In the match held at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, the tigresses dominated and finished the match by scoring all their goals in the first half itself. Bangladesh played this match without any pressure. They had already secured their spot in the final round for the first time by defeating hosts Myanmar in the previous match. However, coach Peter Butler took no risks.

He fielded the same starting eleven from the previous match and that same eleven unleashed a flood of goals into the opponent's net. The goal festival began in the 4th minute of the match with a brilliant long-range shot by Swapna Rani. Shamsunnahar Junior increased the margin by scoring two goals in the 6th and 13th minutes. Afterwards, Monika Chakma in the 16th minute, Ritu Porna Chakma in the 18th and 40th minutes, and Tahura Khatun in the 21st minute scored to make the scoreline 7-0 in the first half itself. Although Bangladesh maintained their attacks in the second half of the match, they could not score anymore.

Turkmenistan tried to put up some resistance, but their weak ball control and passing made their limitations clear. Through this victory, Bangladesh secured their place in the main round staying at the top of Group 'C' with three wins in three matches. This success is a major milestone for the country's women's football.