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SAFF U-20 Women's C'ship 2023 Final: Bangladesh wins 3-0 v/s Nepal- Highlights
The hosts put on a convincing show to beat Nepal to clinch the title.
Bangladesh defeated Nepal 3-0 in the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship 2023 final to lift the trophy. It was Shaheda Akter Ripa, skipper Shamsunnahar, and substitute Unnoti Khatun netted the goals to win the tournament.
As it happened:
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- 9 Feb 2023 12:49 PM GMT
HALF TIME!
Two quick goals towards the end of the first half ensures the hosts a comfortable lead at half time.
HT: BAN 2-0 NEP
- 9 Feb 2023 12:47 PM GMT
46'- BANGLADESH DOUBLE THEIR LEAD!!!
A limping Aklima did enough to nudge the ball ahead in the path of Shamsunnahar who slots the ball past the Nepal goalie!
The Bangladesh skipper now leads the scoring charts in the tournament with five goals!
BAN 2-0 NEP
- 9 Feb 2023 12:43 PM GMT
42'- Bangladesh scores!!!
Ripa makes no mistake this time as her shot finds its way in the back of the net, curling away from Kabita!
BAN 1-0 NEP
- 9 Feb 2023 12:39 PM GMT
38'- Finger-tip save from Kabita!
B'desh's Ripa took a powerful shot which Kabita swatted away with her fingertips to concede a corner.
- 9 Feb 2023 12:37 PM GMT
36'- Amisha comes so close!
Nepal's Amisha Karki receives the ball nicely inside the box as she turns and takes the shot as the Bangladesh goalie was rooted to her spot, but the shot goes past the target.
- 9 Feb 2023 12:33 PM GMT
32'- Penalty shout
Kumari Tamang tackles Shamsunnahar as the crowd shouts in unison for a penalty, but the referee doesn't budge.
- 9 Feb 2023 12:24 PM GMT
24'- Aklima down
An awkward landing makes Aklima Khatun of Bangladesh take a breather.
- 9 Feb 2023 12:20 PM GMT
20'- Nepal makes the first change
Sunkala Rai comes in for the injured Anjali Chand.
- 9 Feb 2023 12:18 PM GMT
18'- Great save from Kabita!
Nepal's goalie Kabita carries her fine form to the final as she makes a good save.