Bangladesh stormed into the semifinals of SAFF Women's Championship by edged past India 3-1 in their final group A match on Wednesday (Oct 23). Sabina Khatun-led side also climbed the top of group A.
Forward Tohura Khatun scored two while Afeida Khandakar supported her with a strike for Bangladesh team which almost reigned all through the proceeding and secured their deserving victory at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Captain Bala Devi scored a one goal for India. All the four gaols came in the first half.
Bangladesh will play the first semifinal against group B runners-up team on Oct 27 at the same venue.
India, who earlier confirmed their semifinal spot, will also meet against group B champions in the second semifinals on the same day.
Earlier, Bangladesh salvaged a 1-1 goal draw against Pakistan in their group opening match.
Bangladesh XI
Rupna Chakma, Sabina Khatun, Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar Sr., Afeida Khandaker, Monika Chakma, Tohura Khatun, Ritu Porna Chakma, Shamsunnahar Jr., Masura Parvin and Maria Manda.
