Bangladesh crushed Bahrain 7-0 at Thuwunna Stadium during AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying action Sunday. Tohura Khatun found the net twice for the winning team against higher-ranked opponents. The victory surprised many since Bahrain sits 36 spots above Bangladesh at 92nd place compared to 128th position. Coach Peter Butler guided his squad to an impressive first-half performance that produced five goals. Bangladesh fired 20 shots toward the Bahrain goal throughout the match.
Shamsunnahar gave Bangladesh an early advantage after 10 minutes of play. Ritu Porna Chakma and Kohati Kisku added goals before halftime arrived. Tohura scored her two goals during stoppage time at the end of the first period. Ritu honored her brother Parbon Chakma Cizi who died three years ago from electrocution. The emotional forward dedicated her goal to his memory during post-game comments.
Bahrain defender Rawan Alali accidentally scored for Bangladesh during the second half. Substitute Munki Akhter completed the scoring with a solo effort after entering the game. Myanmar leads Group C after defeating Turkmenistan 8-0 earlier Sunday. Bangladesh faces Myanmar July 2 and Turkmenistan July 5 for remaining group matches. The group winner advances to the final tournament stage taking place across three Australian cities next March.
Shamsunnahar gave Bangladesh an early advantage after 10 minutes of play. Ritu Porna Chakma and Kohati Kisku added goals before halftime arrived. Tohura scored her two goals during stoppage time at the end of the first period. Ritu honored her brother Parbon Chakma Cizi who died three years ago from electrocution. The emotional forward dedicated her goal to his memory during post-game comments.
Bahrain defender Rawan Alali accidentally scored for Bangladesh during the second half. Substitute Munki Akhter completed the scoring with a solo effort after entering the game. Myanmar leads Group C after defeating Turkmenistan 8-0 earlier Sunday. Bangladesh faces Myanmar July 2 and Turkmenistan July 5 for remaining group matches. The group winner advances to the final tournament stage taking place across three Australian cities next March.
