Overview
- India topped Group B with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh that secured a semifinal berth in the SAFF Women’s Championship.
- Pyari Xaxa opened the scoring, Lynda Kom Serto converted a penalty after Malavika was fouled, and Malavika added a stoppage-time finish to complete the scoreline.
- The penalty was awarded when Bangladesh defender Surma Jannat brought down Malavika inside the box and substitute Lynda drilled the spot-kick into the bottom corner.
- The win followed India’s earlier 11-0 victory over Maldives and was built on midfield control, use of the flanks, and sustained chance creation that repeatedly tested Bangladesh’s defence.
- This result is India’s first SAFF Championship victory over Bangladesh since 2019 and gives the Blue Tigresses momentum ahead of their June 3 semi against Bhutan while Bangladesh meet Nepal in the other semi.