AFC Women's Asian Cup
The Central Asian side, appearing in the continental showpiece for the first time in 23 years, went for broke from the first blow of the whistle at the Perth Rectangular Stadium and were deserving winners as they booked a spot in the knockout stage as one of the two best third-placed sides.
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Uzbekistan, who needed victory to stand to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams, almost got off to a bright start in the opening minute when Ilvina Ablyakimova laid the ball nicely for Lyudmila Karachik who, however, sent her long-range effort wide.
Another quick transition in the sixth minute released Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva down the middle but Bangladesh custodian Mile Akter raced off the line to absorb Khabibullaeva’s low effort from inside the box.
Another quick transition in the sixth minute released Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva down the middle but Bangladesh custodian Mile Akter raced off the line to absorb Khabibullaeva’s low effort from inside the box.
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The Central Asian’s high press put them in a dangerous position three minutes later when Mile’s high boot caught an advancing Khabibullaeva outside the box but Karachik failed to convert the ensuing free-kick, sending it wide of the right post.
Bangladesh, however, conceded a minute later when Kudratova’s through ball released Khabibullaeva, whose low drive clipped Akter’s glove before settling into the bottom left corner.
Bangladesh, however, conceded a minute later when Kudratova’s through ball released Khabibullaeva, whose low drive clipped Akter’s glove before settling into the bottom left corner.
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The goal failed to dampen Bangladesh’s spirit as they gave Uzbekistan a scare at the half-hour mark when Tohura Khatun slipped a neat through ball for Ritu Chakma, who forced Uzbekistan keeper Maftuna Jonimqulova to palm away her curling effort from distance.
Another effort went begging for Bangladesh in the 42nd minute when Khatun pounced on an errant back pass from Gulzoda Amirova before laying it off for Kohati Kisku but her shot from inside the box was blocked by Maftuna Shoyimova.
Another effort went begging for Bangladesh in the 42nd minute when Khatun pounced on an errant back pass from Gulzoda Amirova before laying it off for Kohati Kisku but her shot from inside the box was blocked by Maftuna Shoyimova.
Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan
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Bangladesh returned with purpose after the break with Anika Siddiqui missing with her shot from distance, while Ritu Chakma’s tame drive was easily collected by Jonimqulova in the 50th minute.
However, their high-pressing game cost them in the 62nd minute with Karachik releasing Umida Zoirova on the left, who set up substitute Dildora Nozimova for an easy tap-in into the unattended goalmouth.
However, their high-pressing game cost them in the 62nd minute with Karachik releasing Umida Zoirova on the left, who set up substitute Dildora Nozimova for an easy tap-in into the unattended goalmouth.
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Their third goal came in similar circumstances when they caught Bangladesh's high backline, Solikha Khusniddinova releasing Khabibullaeva to relay the back to Nozimova for a simple finish past Akter.
While Asalkhon Aminjonova was denied Uzbekistan’s fourth in the 70th minute following a VAR review, Bangladesh were denied their first goal of the tournament after Sauravi Prity’s curling drive was parried away by Jonimqulova in the 82nd minute.
Their fourth finally arrived six minutes later when Zoirova nodded down Shoyimova’s cross for Kudratova, who controlled the ball beautifully before drilling her shot into the back of the net.
While Asalkhon Aminjonova was denied Uzbekistan’s fourth in the 70th minute following a VAR review, Bangladesh were denied their first goal of the tournament after Sauravi Prity’s curling drive was parried away by Jonimqulova in the 82nd minute.
Their fourth finally arrived six minutes later when Zoirova nodded down Shoyimova’s cross for Kudratova, who controlled the ball beautifully before drilling her shot into the back of the net.
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