Bangladesh women’s under-18 team registered their first win of the tournament at the Under-18 Asia Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 2–0 in a match played in Japan on Monday. This result followed their opening fixture, where they suffered a heavy 12–0 defeat against hosts Japan.
The match began with both sides competing for early control, but Bangladesh managed to take the lead in the 29th minute. The opening goal came from Kona Akter, who converted from a penalty corner to put Bangladesh ahead. Following this goal, Bangladesh maintained their advantage and went into half-time leading 1–0.
In the second half, Chinese Taipei increased their attacking efforts and attempted repeatedly to restore parity. However, Bangladesh’s defensive structure held firm, and the opposition were unable to convert their chances into goals. The Bangladesh side remained disciplined, limiting space and maintaining their advantage as the match progressed.
As the game moved into the final quarter, Bangladesh added a second goal approximately ten minutes from the end of play. This goal came from an attacking move finished by Riya, which effectively secured the result for the Bangladesh team at 2–0.
Following the completion of the match, Tanni was named Player of the Match in recognition of her performance.
Bangladesh will face China in their next fixture, scheduled for the following day.
In their opening match of the tournament, Bangladesh had conceded 12 goals against Japan, highlighting a difficult start before their improved performance in this fixture.
Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Under-18 Asia Cup (Women’s Hockey) |
| Venue | Japan |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Chinese Taipei |
| Final Score | Bangladesh 2–0 Chinese Taipei |
| Half-time Score | Bangladesh 1–0 Chinese Taipei |
| First Goal | Kona Akter (29th minute, penalty corner) |
| Second Goal | Riya (final quarter, around last 10 minutes) |
| Player of the Match | Tanni |
| Previous Match | Bangladesh lost 0–12 vs Japan |
| Next Fixture | Bangladesh vs China |
Meanwhile, in the men’s competition, Bangladesh suffered a 3–2 defeat against China in their latest match. Prior to this result, the boys’ team had started their campaign on a positive note by defeating Malaysia in their opening fixture.
These results reflect Bangladesh’s ongoing participation in both the men’s and women’s under-18 competitions, with further matches still to be played in the tournament schedule.