Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dushanbe: Reigning champions Bangladesh and India are set for the final showdown after both beat Tajikistan 9-1 and Iran 4-3 respectively in the semi-finals of the AFC U-14 Girls’ Regional Championship for the South and Central zone on Saturday.
It will be a reacquaintance between the two sides with the Bangladeshis having an early boost during the group stage as they beat India 3-1 (pictured) in their campaign opener on Tuesday.
SEMI-FINAL 1
Iran 3-4 India
Scorers: Maral Torkaman (22’), Maryam Mohammadi (25’), Roghayeh Jalal Nasab (32’); Susmita Tanty (43’, 57’), Sunita Munda (9’, 11’)
Referee: Bernatskaia Veronika (Kygyzstan)
SEMI-FINAL 2
Bangladesh 9-1 Tajikistan
Scorers: Monika (16’, 44’, 55’), Anuching Mogini (9’, 14’), Tohura Khatun (6’, 12’, 71’), Akhi Khatun (61’); Nilufar Abdulhaieva (Pen 58’)
Referee: Reshme Chettri (India)
The final and the 3rd/4th placing match between Iran and hosts Tajikistan will take place on Sunday.
Photo: Tajikistan Football Federation