Bangladesh made a dominant start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a stunning 7-0 victory over Bahrain despite their opponents being ranked 36 places higher. Forward Tahura Khatun played a key role, scoring twice and leading from the front.
Tahura expressed her joy after the win, crediting the team’s long preparation and training camp. “I’m thankful to Allah. Bahrain are ranked far above us, but we worked hard with one goal in mind to deliver on the pitch. Everyone, from our goalkeeper to the forwards, gave 100 percent,” she said.
She also acknowledged the Bangladesh Football Federation’s role in organizing a prolonged training camp, which she believes helped the team grow tactically and mentally. “Being together for a long time has helped us improve in all areas,” she added.
Looking ahead to their next group match against Myanmar on Wednesday, Tahura remained cautious yet hopeful. “Myanmar is a very strong team. We lost to them 5-0 on this ground before. But now, since we’ve stayed together and trained continuously, we believe we’ve improved a lot.”
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FAQ
1. Who was the standout performer in Bangladesh’s win against Bahrain?
Forward Tahura Khatun was the standout performer, scoring two goals in Bangladesh’s emphatic 7–0 victory over Bahrain. Her contribution played a key role in the team’s dominant start to the tournament.
2. How significant was this win for Bangladesh?
This win was highly significant as Bahrain are ranked 36 places higher than Bangladesh in FIFA rankings. The 7–0 result highlights the team’s improvement and effective preparation through long-term training camps.
3. Who are Bangladesh’s next opponents in the qualifiers?
Bangladesh will face Myanmar in their next group stage match. Myanmar is considered a strong team, and previously suffered a 5–0 defeat against them on the same ground. However, the team believes they are now much better prepared.