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Daily Tribune
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
National Women's team face elimination test
Bahrain's AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign began with a hammering, and now there's no more room for error. Sunday's 7-0 loss to Bangladesh exposed everything coach Mohammed Adnan's team cannot afford to repeat as they prepare to face Turkmenistan at 12:30PM today. The loss, which is Bahrain's heaviest in a women's competitive fixture, saw them five goals down by half-time in Yangon. Defensive disorganisation, midfield gaps, and an attack that failed to register a meaningful chance combined for a bruising afternoon. Turkmenistan, meanwhile, fared no better. Their 8-0 loss to hosts Myanmar mirrored Bahrain's own struggles—sluggish defensive reactions, lack of structure, and a missed penalty that could have shifted early momentum. Bahrain's Final Chance Both sides now enter their second Group C match knowing anything less than a win will effectively end their campaigns. Only the group winner moves on to next year's tournament in Australia, and with Bangladesh and Myanmar well ahead on goal difference, Bahrain need a convincing result just to stay within reach. Mohammed Adnan is expected to make changes. Rawan Alali, who endured a difficult outing against Bangladesh, including an own goal, will look to regain composure at the back. Further forward, Bahrain must find more cohesion in midfield and urgency in attack. Substitute Farah Khaled, speaking to TDT, said: 'It's going to be tough, but we're up for the fight to still qualify. We want to represent the country well and make them proud, so we'll give it everything in the last two matches.' Turkmenistan Vulnerable Despite their own 8-0 loss, Turkmenistan showed flashes of intent, winning a penalty and maintaining shape for parts of the first half. However, they faded quickly under Myanmar's intensity and rarely tested the goalkeeper after the break. Bahrain will need to capitalize early. If they can avoid the nervous defending that plagued them in the opener, this is a chance to reset. Beyond Scorelines Even if Bahrain win today, the path forward remains steep. They would still need to beat Myanmar in the final group match and hope Bangladesh drop points. But for now, the task is simpler: restore confidence and keep the campaign alive. Both teams are wounded. Only one can respond.
Daily Tribune
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Must Respond, Turkmenistan Clash Crucial
TDT | Manama After heavy defeats, both teams fight to stay alive in Group C Stark Reality After Opening Night Bahrain's AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign began with a hammering, and now there's no more room for error. Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Bangladesh exposed everything coach Mohammed Adnan's team cannot afford to repeat as they prepare to face Turkmenistan on Wednesday. The loss, which is Bahrain's heaviest in a women's competitive fixture, saw them five goals down by half-time in Yangon. Defensive disorganisation, midfield gaps, and an attack that failed to register a meaningful chance combined for a bruising afternoon. Turkmenistan, meanwhile, fared no better. Their 8-0 loss to hosts Myanmar mirrored Bahrain's own struggles—sluggish defensive reactions, lack of structure, and a missed penalty that could have shifted early momentum. Bahrain's Final Chance Both sides now enter their second Group C match knowing anything less than a win will effectively end their campaigns. Only the group winner moves on to next year's tournament in Australia, and with Bangladesh and Myanmar well ahead on goal difference, Bahrain need a convincing result just to stay within reach. Mohammed Adnan is expected to make changes. Rawan Alali, who endured a difficult outing against Bangladesh, including an own goal, will be key to regaining composure at the back. Further forward, Bahrain must find more cohesion in midfield and urgency in attack. Substitute Farah Khaled, speaking to TDT, said: 'It's going to be tough, but we're up for the fight to still qualify. We want to represent the country well and make them proud, so we'll give it everything in the last two matches.' Turkmenistan Vulnerable Despite their own 8-0 loss, Turkmenistan showed flashes of intent, winning a penalty and maintaining shape for parts of the first half. However, they faded quickly under Myanmar's intensity and rarely tested the goalkeeper after the break. Bahrain will need to capitalize early. If they can avoid the nervous defending that plagued them in the opener, this is a chance to reset. Beyond Scorelines Even if Bahrain win on Wednesday, the path forward remains steep. They would still need to beat Myanmar in the final group match and hope Bangladesh drop points. But for now, the task is simpler: restore confidence and keep the campaign alive. Both teams are wounded. Only one can respond.
Daily Tribune
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Brilliant Bangladesh hit seven past Bahrain
TDT | Manama Bangladesh made a statement of intent in their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying match, battering Bahrain 7-0 at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar yesterday. Five first-half goals sealed an emphatic win for Peter Butler's side and left Bahrain with serious work to do if they are to keep their hopes alive of reaching Australia 2026. Bangladesh Make Early Statement The match began at a frenetic pace, and it was Bangladesh who imposed their will from the outset. Just ten minutes in, Shamsunnahar broke behind a static Bahraini defense, showed composure to go one-on-one with goalkeeper Khulood Saleh Adam, and chipped in the opener. Six minutes later, Ritu Porna Chakma doubled the lead with a sensational strike from just inside the box after receiving a pinpoint diagonal pass. The Bahrain goalkeeper had no chance. Before the half-hour mark, the tone was set. Bangladesh's energy overwhelmed Bahrain's scattered backline. Bahrain Struggle, Bangladesh Capitalise Bahrain entered the match looking for their first-ever Women's Asian Cup qualification, but their lack of preparation and coordination was glaring. A chaotic sequence in the 40th minute led to Bangladesh's third, as Kohati Kisku took advantage of defensive indecision to tap in from close range. Bahrain players appealed for a foul in the build-up, but the referee waved away the protests, summing up their frustration. Two more goals before the break hammered home Bangladesh's dominance. Tohura Khatun's clever chip made it 4-0, with Khulood getting fingertips on the ball but unable to keep it out. Just moments later, Khatun was again at the center of the action, slotting home Bangladesh's fifth after a swift counterattack down the flank, with Shamsunnahar providing the assist. Bangladesh seal it The sixth goal came in the 60th minute and was credited as an own goal by Rawan Alali. Bangladesh delivered a beautiful and dangerous cross, stretching out a leg to tip the ball towards the far post. Rawan Alali failed to clear the ball ahead of it, and with a miscued effort, the ball scraped in off her as the final touch. Bangladesh's seventh goal was a beautiful finish by Munki. She fake-shotted Rawan Alali, sending her the wrong way, then wrongfooted the goalkeeper before calmly placing the ball into the corner. Nightmare Start for Bahrain For Mohammed Adnan's Bahrain side, the match was a harsh reminder of the gap in match readiness. Bahrain now face an uphill climb in Group C, with matches against Turkmenistan and hosts Myanmar still to come. With only the group winner advancing to next year's tournament, there is little margin for error. Bangladesh Send A Message For Bangladesh, these three points were a show of maturity and ruthlessness. Shamsunnahar and Khatun were instrumental in the attacking third, while Rupna Chakma remained largely untested in goal.
Daily Tribune
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bangladesh Blitz Bahrain
Bangladesh made a statement of intent in their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying match, battering Bahrain 7-0 at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday. Five first-half goals sealed an emphatic win for Peter Butler's side and left Bahrain with serious work to do if they are to keep their hopes alive of reaching Australia 2026. Bangladesh Make Early Statement The match began at a frenetic pace, and it was Bangladesh who imposed their will from the outset. Just ten minutes in, Shamsunnahar broke behind a static Bahraini defense, showed composure to go one-on-one with goalkeeper Khulood Saleh Adam, and chipped in the opener. Six minutes later, Ritu Porna Chakma doubled the lead with a sensational strike from just inside the box after receiving a pinpoint diagonal pass. The Bahrain goalkeeper had no chance. Before the half-hour mark, the tone was set. Bangladesh's energy overwhelmed Bahrain's scattered backline. Bahrain Struggle, Bangladesh Capitalise Bahrain entered the match looking for their first-ever Women's Asian Cup qualification, but their lack of preparation and coordination was glaring. A chaotic sequence in the 40th minute led to Bangladesh's third, as Kohati Kisku took advantage of defensive indecision to tap in from close range. Bahrain players appealed for a foul in the build-up, but the referee waved away the protests, summing up their frustration. Two more goals before the break hammered home Bangladesh's dominance. Tohura Khatun's clever chip made it 4-0, with Khulood getting fingertips on the ball but unable to keep it out. Just moments later, Khatun was again at the center of the action, slotting home Bangladesh's fifth after a swift counterattack down the flank, with Shamsunnahar providing the assist. Bangladesh seal it The sixth goal came in the 60th minute and was credited as an own goal by Rawan Alali. Bangladesh delivered a beautiful and dangerous cross, stretching out a leg to tip the ball towards the far post. Rawan Alali failed to clear the ball ahead of it, and with a miscued effort, the ball scraped in off her as the final touch. Bangladesh's seventh goal was a beautiful finish by Munki. She fake-shotted Rawan Alali, sending her the wrong way, then wrongfooted the goalkeeper before calmly placing the ball into the corner. Nightmare Start for Bahrain For Mohammed Adnan's Bahrain side, the match was a harsh reminder of the gap in match readiness. Bahrain now face an uphill climb in Group C, with matches against Turkmenistan and hosts Myanmar still to come. With only the group winner advancing to next year's tournament, there is little margin for error. Bangladesh Send A Message For Bangladesh, these three points were a show of maturity and ruthlessness. Shamsunnahar and Khatun were instrumental in the attacking third, while Rupna Chakma remained largely untested in goal. With two more games to go, they've sent a warning to the rest of the group. Their eyes are firmly set on a return to the Women's Asian Cup, and if this performance is any indication, they'll take some stopping.
Gulf Insider
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Bangladesh Blitz Bahrain
Bangladesh made a statement of intent in their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying match, battering Bahrain 7-0 at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday. Five first-half goals sealed an emphatic win for Peter Butler's side and left Bahrain with serious work to do if they are to keep their hopes alive of reaching Australia 2026. Bangladesh Make Early Statement The match began at a frenetic pace, and it was Bangladesh who imposed their will from the outset. Just ten minutes in, Shamsunnahar broke behind a static Bahraini defense, showed composure to go one-on-one with goalkeeper Khulood Saleh Adam, and chipped in the opener. Six minutes later, Ritu Porna Chakma doubled the lead with a sensational strike from just inside the box after receiving a pinpoint diagonal pass. The Bahrain goalkeeper had no chance. Before the half-hour mark, the tone was set. Bangladesh's energy overwhelmed Bahrain's scattered backline. Bahrain Struggle, Bangladesh Capitalise Bahrain entered the match looking for their first-ever Women's Asian Cup qualification, but their lack of preparation and coordination was glaring. A chaotic sequence in the 40th minute led to Bangladesh's third, as Kohati Kisku took advantage of defensive indecision to tap in from close range. Bahrain players appealed for a foul in the build-up, but the referee waved away the protests, summing up their frustration. Two more goals before the break hammered home Bangladesh's dominance. Tohura Khatun's clever chip made it 4-0, with Khulood getting fingertips on the ball but unable to keep it out. Just moments later, Khatun was again at the center of the action, slotting home Bangladesh's fifth after a swift counterattack down the flank, with Shamsunnahar providing the assist. Bangladesh seal it The sixth goal came in the 60th minute and was credited as an own goal by Rawan Alali. Bangladesh delivered a beautiful and dangerous cross, stretching out a leg to tip the ball towards the far post. Rawan Alali failed to clear the ball ahead of it, and with a miscued effort, the ball scraped in off her as the final touch. Bangladesh's seventh goal was a beautiful finish by Munki. She fake-shotted Rawan Alali, sending her the wrong way, then wrongfooted the goalkeeper before calmly placing the ball into the corner. Nightmare Start for Bahrain For Mohammed Adnan's Bahrain side, the match was a harsh reminder of the gap in match readiness. Bahrain now face an uphill climb in Group C, with matches against Turkmenistan and hosts Myanmar still to come. With only the group winner advancing to next year's tournament, there is little margin for error. Bangladesh Send A Message For Bangladesh, these three points were a show of maturity and ruthlessness. Shamsunnahar and Khatun were instrumental in the attacking third, while Rupna Chakma remained largely untested in goal. With two more games to go, they've sent a warning to the rest of the group. Their eyes are firmly set on a return to the Women's Asian Cup, and if this performance is any indication, they'll take some stopping.
