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SAFF U17 Women's Championship: India beat Bangladesh 2-0- Highlights
India face Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 on August 22 in Thimphu. Highlights.
India secure first win over Bangladesh in six years at SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship (Photo credit: AIFF)
India registered a historic 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, on Friday.
Pearl Fernandes (13’) opened the scoring with a clever chip after a strong run through the middle. The Young Tigresses doubled their lead in the 75th minute, when substitute Bonifilia Shullai smashed home a stunning volley from Alisha Lyngdoh’s corner.
Bangladesh had their chances, with Alpi Akter forcing a sharp save from India goalkeeper Munni, but they couldn’t find a breakthrough.
The result marks India’s first win over Bangladesh at this level in six years, giving coach Joakim Alexandersson’s side a big boost in their title push.
Full-time: India 2-0 Bangladesh
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 22 Aug 2025 11:02 AM GMT
Thank you for joining us!
That’s all from our live coverage of India vs Bangladesh at the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025. A landmark 2-0 win for the Young Tigresses, and plenty of confidence to carry forward.
Stay tuned, we’ll be back with updates and live action from India’s next game in the tournament. See you then!
- 22 Aug 2025 10:59 AM GMT
Full-Time in Thimphu!
A memorable evening for the Young Tigresses as India defeat Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025.
Pearl Fernandes (8) opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a composed chip, before substitute Bonifilia Shullai (16) sealed the win with a stunning volley from a corner in the 75th minute.
This is India’s first win over Bangladesh in the competition in six years, a statement result that boosts their title ambitions.
Final Score: India 2-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:52 AM GMT
8 minutes added!
The referee signals eight minutes of added time. Bangladesh push numbers forward in search of a late comeback, while India look determined to protect their two-goal cushion.
Score: India 2-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:49 AM GMT
87’ History in sight for India!
With just three minutes of normal time left, the Young Tigresses are closing in on a landmark result. If they hold on, this will be India’s first win over Bangladesh in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship after six years.
Score: India 2-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:37 AM GMT
75’ Goal for India!
Brilliant execution from a set-piece! Alisha Lyngdoh delivers a long corner from the left, and substitute Bonifilia Shullai meets it with a stunning volley inside the box. A spectacular finish to double the Young Tigresses’ lead!
Score: India 2-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:31 AM GMT
69’ India threaten down the left!
Substitute Anita Dungdung cuts inside smartly and looks to slide a pass into the box. However, Bangladesh’s defence reads it well and intercepts before danger can build.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:20 AM GMT
59’ Chance goes begging for India!
A mix-up at the back as the Bangladesh goalkeeper Mst Yearzan Begum (22) rushes off her line. India almost pounces, but she manages to clear at the last moment. The Young Tigresses settle for a throw-in high up the pitch.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 10:06 AM GMT
46’ Second half underway!
We’re back in action at the Changlimithang Stadium. India now play from right to left, holding a slender 1-0 lead over Bangladesh as the Young Tigresses look to build on their first-half advantage.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 9:50 AM GMT
Half-Time in Thimphu!
An entertaining first half comes to a close with India leading 1-0 thanks to Pearl Fernandes’s composed finish in the 13th minute. Bangladesh created chances of their own, but goalkeeper Munni kept them at bay with a crucial save from Alpi Akter's strike. All to play for after the break!
Score at HT: India 1-0 Bangladesh
- 22 Aug 2025 9:49 AM GMT
48’ Corner for India!
Shveta Rani (10) swings in the delivery, which is met by an Indian attacker, but the final shot only finds the side netting. A close call, but no addition to the lead.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
