DHAKA, April 1, 2026 (BSS)-Bangladesh made losing start in the AFC U-20 
Women's Asian Cup when they suffered a 3-2 goal defeat to host Thailand in 
their opening group A match held at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok today 
(Wednesday).

Despite taking lead in the first half, Bangladesh's all effort went in vain 
as Aripita and Co. failed to keep the tempo and eventually lost the match.

Following attacks and counter attacks, Bangladesh finally took the lead when 
Mst Sagoria scored her first goal in the 36th minute.

After resumption, Mst Sagoria doubled the lead again scoring her second goal 
for Bangladesh in the 50th minute.

Thailand however staged a brilliant fight back in the match scoring two goals 
in a span of seven minutes.

Kurisara Limpawanich reduced the margin scoring the first goal for Thailand 
converting penalty in the 69th minute while Rinyaphat Moondong leveled the 
margin scoring the second goal for the hosts in the 76th minute also from a 
spot kick.

Pitchayathida Manowang sealed the victory scoring the third goal for Thailand 
in the 79th minute of the match.

Bangladesh however tried their best to stage a fight back in the match, but 
they could not score any in the remaining proceeding.  

Bangladesh U-20 women's national team, which pitted in group A along with 
host Thailand, China and Vietnam, will play their remaining group matches 
against China and Vietnam on April 4 and 7 respectively.

Bangladesh squad - Afeida Khandakar, Surma Jannat, Arpita Biswas, Sapna Rani, 
Momita Khatun, Mst Sagorika, Umehla Marma, Shanti Mardi, Sauravi Akanda 
Prity, Surovi Akter Arfin and Mile Akter.