Bangladesh senior team star footballer Rituparna Chakma. The spotlight of the U-20 team is on Mosammat Sagarika. She scored four goals in the final of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Tournament. Today (Wednesday) she also scored a brace in the AFC U-20 Women’s Qualifiers against host Laos. This ensured Bangladesh’s 3-1 victory.
Rangamati girl Sagarika is very happy with Bangladesh’s victory. She said, “It feels great to have scored two goals.” Bangladeshi girls do not often play against Laos. The senior team is ahead in the rankings, and the hosts are also the hosts. So, there was a bit of apprehension in the minds of the Sagarikas, “Actually, we did not know how to play. We were a little scared. When we were able to grasp the game, it was no longer a problem – the game feels good.”
Bangladeshi expatriates came to the Laos stadium to encourage the Sagarikas. Many football fans from the country were also watching Laos. Seeking more support from the fans, Sagarika said, “If you support us the way you are supporting us, we will do something good and give a good game.”
Along with Sagarika’s double, Munki Akhter scored another goal. He also thanked the audience and said, “I received a lot of support today. I hope you will give more support in the future and we will bring victory.” Munki’s reaction to his goal was, “I didn’t think I would score against Laos. It feels good to score.” He will first call his family and coach to share his experience of his goal and victory.
In a reaction after today’s match, the British coach of the women’s team, Peter Butler, said, “It’s always important to win the first match. It builds capital to move forward.” Bangladesh dominated almost the entire match, but after Laos conceded a goal, there was a fear of a draw. Regarding this, the coach said, “We defended well. There were risks at times. That’s how we play. Some like it, some don’t.”
FAQ
Who is Sagarika and what was her role in the match against Laos?
Sagarika is a rising star of the Bangladesh U-20 women’s football team. She scored two goals (a brace) in the 3-1 win over Laos.
Which tournament was this match a part of?
The match was part of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.
How did Bangladesh perform overall in the match?
Bangladesh dominated most of the match and won 3-1, with goals from Sagarika (2) and Munki Akhter (1).
What did Sagarika say after the match?
Sagarika expressed her happiness about scoring and the team’s win, saying it felt great and requested continued support from fans.
What was Coach Peter Butler’s reaction to the win?
Coach Butler emphasized the importance of starting the tournament with a win and praised the team’s overall performance and defensive resilience.
