Dhaka: Bangladesh’s hope of playing the Asian Cup final round crumbled after they suffered a 5-0 defeat to upper-ranked Chinese Taipei in their ultimate do-or-die match of the 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification held at Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium in Jordan.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the U-17 team had played two warm-up matches in the United Arab Emirates before the tournament. Despite the preparation in the UAE, Bangladesh could not secure a win in the Asian Cup qualifying tournament after drawing 1-1 with host Jordan in the opening group match.
Chinese Taipei opened the scoring in the 9th minute and doubled their lead in the 34th minute. With a 2-0 lead at halftime, Taipei added three more goals in the second half to secure their second successive victory and confirm their place in the final round of the tournament. Only the group champions qualify for the final round of the Asian Cup.
The Bangladesh U-17 women’s squad includes Meghla Rani, Shiuly Roy, Arifa Akter, Sorovi Akter, Arpita (captain), Kranuching Marma, Mamoni Chakma, Umma Kulshum, Alpi Akter, Thuinuye Marma, Fatema Akter, Protima Akter, Puja Chakma, Mst Almina, Reya, Mst Momita Khatun, Mishu Rani, Amena Khatun, Purnima Marma, Sauravi Akanda, Mst Resme Akter, Yearzan Begum, and Ishita Tripura.