Bangladesh edged hosts Uzbekistan 2-1 in their
opening Group H match of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at
the Do’stlik Sports Complex in Tashkent on Thursday.
The match was locked 1-1 at the breather.
In the proceeding, Mst Almina gave Bangladesh a deserving lead early in the
fourth minute but Uzbekistan levelled in the 17th minute through Farangiz
Lakaeva.
Runa Akter then struck the winner in the third minute of stoppage time to
seal a dramatic victory for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh will face the Philippines in their final group match on Sunday at
the same venue, with the result determining which team advances to the final
round.