Bangladesh has made history by lifting the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship trophy, crushing the Maldives 14-2 in their final match in Bangkok.
The commanding victory ensured Bangladesh finished atop the league-based table with 16 points from six matches, securing their first-ever international futsal title.
Needing only a draw at the Nonthaburi Stadium to clinch the championship, Bangladesh fell behind early due to a defensive mix-up in the third minute.
Captain Sabina Khatun, however, quickly equalised with a stunning free-kick in the fifth minute, sparking a relentless onslaught. Sabina led from the front with four goals, completing her hat-trick early in the second half.
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The first half ended with Bangladesh comfortably leading 6-1, thanks to a brace from Lipi Akter.
The second half turned into a goal fest, with Matsushima Sumaiya, Nilufa Yasmin, Krishna Rani Sarkar, Meherun Akter, and Masura Parvin all finding the net. The Maldives defense had no answer to Bangladesh’s pace and precision.
While the women’s team celebrated glory, the men’s team finished fifth in their respective tournament, which was also won by the Maldives.