SAFF U-17 Women's C'ship 2023: India loses 0-1 to Bangladesh- Highlights
HALF TIME
It's all square at the end of the first 45 minutes. Neither team really threatened the other's goalkeeper as oodles of nerves ruled the roost on the pitch in the first half. It remains to be seen whether the two coaches make some changes, or tweak their tactics.
HT: IND 0-0 BAN
35'- Bangladesh with some good chances
The girls in red shirts are moving up the pitch well, and stringing together passes to create ample opportunities. However, none of them to no avail.
27'- India resorting to counter-attacking
There's not much building up from the back by India as the moves usually starts with goalie Khushi Kumari punting the ball ahead, and hoping for an Indian shirt to win the ball. Moreover, the backline are constantly warding off oncoming Bangladeshi wingers and their crosses.
16'- Missed chance from Pooja
Indian forward Pooja was chasing a bouncing ball as the Bangladeshi goalie was off her line by too much. A simple chip would have given India the lead, and Pooja did go for that, but the chip was way off the mark.
13'- Lot of nerves on the field
Neither side is being calm on the ball, which is resulting in a lot of wayward passes and aimless long balls.
5'- Sultana's shot goes just wide
Sultana Akter's shot goes begging as the Bangladeshi couldn't get the needed contact on her strike.
2'- Bangladesh keeping up the pressure
Indian defenders are being forced to deal with an onslaught of red shirts early on as they kick the ball away nervously.