Bangladesh women’s futsal team etched their names into history with a thumping 14–2 victory over Maldives to lift the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, finishing the tournament unbeaten at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday.
The champions were briefly rattled when Maldives struck early, stunning Bangladesh with an opening goal in the fourth minute. But the response from the Sabina Khatun-led side was swift and ruthless, underlining why Bangladesh dominated the competition from start to finish.
Captain Sabina took charge immediately, levelling the score with a precise long-range free kick before firing another powerful strike from distance to put Bangladesh ahead. That double strike completely shifted the momentum, and from then on, the match became a showcase of Bangladesh’s attacking depth, movement and composure.
Bangladesh surged forward relentlessly and piled on goals in quick succession. Srimoti Krishnarani Sarkar converted after a well-worked move initiated by Sabina, while Lipi Akter capitalised on Krishna Rani’s assist to further stretch the lead. Lipi remained a constant threat and found the net again before the break, while Nouson Jahan added another to send Bangladesh into halftime with a commanding 6–1 advantage.
The second half followed a similar pattern as Bangladesh continued to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Sabina completed her hat-trick early in the half with another thunderous long-range effort, eventually finishing the match with four goals. Matsushima Sumaya and Nilufa Yeasmin Nila also got on the scoresheet, reflecting the team’s impressive attacking spread.
Lipi Akter completed her hat-trick as Bangladesh’s tally continued to rise, while Srimoti Krishnarani Sarkar struck again with a composed finish. Debutant Meherun Akther marked a memorable appearance with a goal of her own, highlighting the depth and future promise of the squad.
Defender Masura Parvin added further gloss to the scoreline with a smart finish past the goalkeeper, taking Bangladesh to 14 goals. Maldives managed a second consolation late on, but it did little to interrupt Bangladesh’s celebrations.
The resounding victory confirmed Bangladesh as unbeaten champions, earning 16 points from six matches with five wins and a draw. From their opening win against India to the final-day demolition of Maldives, Bangladesh delivered a statement campaign — one that signals their rising authority in South Asian women’s futsal and sets a strong foundation for future continental success.
