Bangladesh bow out of U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers

Bangladesh finished their AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 defeat against the Philippines in Samarkand on Sunday, ending their hopes of reaching the final round of the continental competition.

Saiful Bari Titu’s charges needed a win against the Philippines, who had beaten Uzbekistan 4-0 in their opening Group H match. Bangladesh, meanwhile, had edged past hosts Uzbekistan 2-1 but went into Sunday’s match trailing the Philippines on goal difference.

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Bangladesh kept the Philippines at bay until late in the match but conceded goals in the 73rd, 90th and 91st minutes to suffer a heavy defeat.

Only the winners of the eight groups will qualify for next year’s final round, meaning the Philippines secured their place in the tournament in China.