Bangladesh showed fierce form, thrashing Pakistan 9-1 and moving close to winning the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 in Nonthaburi.
23 Jan 2026 GMT+7 – Nonthaburi, Thailand: The Bangladesh women's team continued their masterful run in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 by delivering a dominant 9-1 victory over Pakistan in their fifth match at Nonthaburi Stadium on Friday afternoon.
This win served as a statement of strength from the "The Tigresses," firmly holding the top spot and taking a major step closer to their historic championship.
Match Highlights
The game began with Bangladesh aggressively pressing from the first whistle, ending the first half with a commanding 6-0 lead, effectively deciding the match early on.
• ⭐️ Captain Sabina Khatun lived up to her "Goal Queen" title by scoring four goals (at minutes 8, 16, 34, and 40), continuously troubling the opposing defense throughout the match.
• Krishna Rani Sarkar and Noushon Jahan each contributed two precise goals to extend the lead.
• Nilufa Yeasmin Nila added another goal to the tally.
• Pakistan managed a consolation goal from Anmool Hira in the 33rd minute, but it was insufficient to challenge Bangladesh’s dominance.
Standings Update
With this victory, Bangladesh increased their points total to 13 from five matches (four wins, one draw), solidifying their position at the top of the table and creating a significant advantage in the title race.
Next Step Toward the Title
Bangladesh’s final mission comes on Sunday, 25 January, when they face the Maldives in the closing match. A win will guarantee them the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 title outright, regardless of other results.