AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup
With both teams tied on three points going into the tie, the win saw the Philippines finishing top on maximum points to reach their third straight Finals.
Philippines’ intensity forced Bangladesh to be camped inside their own half for much of the opening period as Aryanna Capsa forced a good save from Meghla Roy before the goalkeeper produced a flying stop to deny Ariana Enderes from outside the box.
Philippines carved out a great chance in the 24th minute as Savannah Chheng slid Noellle Granger through on goal but Munia Akter stormed back quickly to usher the forward into a tight angle as Roy gathered the ball.
Towards the end of the first half, Bangladesh started moving the ball better as their opportunities came with Mousumi Akter’s header that went wide before Alpi Akter cracked a shot from outside the box that crashed onto the crossbar.
Qualifiers - Group H: Philippines v Bangladesh
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Bangladesh took their improvement into the second half, Alpi was close to connecting to Tithi Mahato’s long pass but Abigail Garcia was quick off her line to clear the danger in the 58th minute.
A teasing cross from Fatema Akter three minutes later saw Purnima Marma power her effort into the side netting before Garcia again showed her safe hands in saving Umma Kulsum’s attempt.
With Bangladesh unable to convert their chances, the Philippines took the chance to find the breakthrough in the 73rd minute when Airin Khatun miskicked Enderes’ cross with Maya Bascara on hand to smash home the rebound.
Roy displayed outstanding agility in the 83rd minute, first to stop Granger’s point-blank effort then going full stretch to deny Enderes on the rebound.
The game was settled on the stroke of the 90th-minute mark when Ariana Gementiza picked out Granger’s run into the box with the forward finding the bottom corner before adding another in stoppage time to take the Philippines through to the Finals.
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