Bangladesh take 5-1 lead in 1st half against Bhutan

Bangladesh took a 5-1 goal lead against Bhutan in the first half of the first semifinal of SAFF Women's Championship at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday.

Bangladesh pressed in the beginning and found the net in the early in the 7th minute. Taking a shot pass Ritu Porna Chaka sent the ball to the net with a fierce left footer shot. Bhutan custodian Sangita Mongar however failed to grip the ball diving her left. 

Forward Tohura Khatun, who played a major role behind the victory of Bangladesh against India match, doubled the lead in the 15th minute.

After receiving a cross from Sheuli Azim at the right wing, Tohura took a left footer shot from the top of the box giving no chance to Bhutan custodian Sangita Mongar under the bar.

Bangladesh was deprived from the third goal in the 24th minute when skipper Sabina Khatun's left footer angular shot from the close range returned to play after hitting the right side bar.

Sabina however did not miss her second attempt in the 26th minute. Monika Chaka provided a shot cross to onrushing Sabina who placed the ball to the net from the close range making the score line 3-0.

Tohura scored her scored goal and fourth for Bangladesh in the 35th minute. After receiving a long pass from midfield Tohura Khatun sends the ball to the net with a left footer shot from the top of the box after dodging past a Bhutanese defender.

Sabina made the score line 5-0 in the 37th minute with a placing shot after dodging past Bhutanese custodian Sangita who came forward to clear the ball.    

Earlier, Bangladesh made one change in their starting eleven against Bhutan.

Striker Mosammat Sagorika has been included in the squad in replace of Shamsunnahar Jr. who played the last match against India.

Bangladesh XI - Rupna Chakma, Sabina Khatun, Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar Sr., Afeida Khandaker, Monika Chakma, Tohura Khatun, Ritu Porna Chakma, Mst Sagoria, Masura Parvin and Maria Manda.