45’Added time in Thimphu!
The referee signals four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half. India continue to protect their narrow lead as Bangladesh push forward.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
38’ Big save by Munni!
Alpi Akter wriggles past the Indian defence and unleashes a sharp effort on goal. But Munni stands tall, reacting quickly to gather and deny Bangladesh the equaliser.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
35’ Corner for Bangladesh!
A well-taken delivery from the right causes momentary concern in the Indian box. However, the connecting header flies over the bar without testing Munni.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
25’ Chance for India!
The Young Tigresses build patiently from the back before Pritika Barman makes a clever line-breaking run. She threads the ball forward, but Pearl Fernandes’s shot curls wide of the far post.
Score: India 1-0 Bangladesh
13’ Goal for India!
Superb play from Pearl Fernandes! She drove straight through the middle, latched onto a midfield pass, and showed class with a delicate chip over the Bangladesh goalkeeper.
India 1-0 Bangladesh
10’ Yellow card for Bangladesh bench!
The Bangladesh head coach is shown a yellow card after protesting a refereeing decision too aggressively on the touchline. Early tension spilling over in Thimphu.
4’ Nervy moment for India!
Goalkeeper Munni rushed off her line, leaving the box exposed, but Pearl Fernandes reacted sharply. The midfielder tracked back and cleared the danger before Bangladesh could pounce.
1’ Kick-off in Thimphu!
We’re underway at the Changlimithang Stadium. India, in their blue kit, take the first touch and look to settle quickly against Bangladesh, who are in red.
Kick-off approaching!
Both teams line up for the national anthems at the Changlimithang Stadium. The Young Tigresses look focused, while Bangladesh appears equally determined for this high-stakes clash.
Bangladesh XI!
Mst Yearzan Begum (22), Arpita Biswas Arpita (5), Shiuly Roy (2), Arifa Akter (3), Kranchuing Marma (6), Mamoni Chakma (7), Umma Kulsum (8), Alpi Akter (9), Thuinuye Marma (10), Fatema Akter (11), Sauravi Akanda Prity (20)
Substitutes
Meghla Rani Roy (1), Sorovi Rani (4), Portima Rani (12), Joba Rani (13), Mst Almina (14), Reya (15), Mst Momita Khatun (16), Tania Akter Fomi (17), Mst Amena Khatun (18), Purnima Marma (19), Mst Resme Akther (21), Ishita Tripura (23)
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