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Bangladesh storm into final as Sabina slams hat-trick

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Skipper Sabina Khatun continued her prolific form scoring the second hat-trick in the ongoing tournament as Bangladesh stormed into the final of the 6th edition of SAFF Women’s Championship crushing Bhutan by 8-0 goals in the first semi final held today (Friday) at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium here.
 
Bangladesh will play the final match against the day’s second semifinal winners’ either defending champions India or host Nepal on Monday (Sept 19) at the same venue.
 
It was the second occasion Bangladesh reached the final of SAFF Women’s Championship. The Golam Rabbani Chotan’s team earlier reached the final of the championship held in India in 2016.
 
Bangladesh had the early impetus as striker Sirat Jahan Shopna gave Bangladesh a deserving lead in the very 2nd minute of the match. She received a pass from mid field following a counter attack and executed after dodging past Bhutan custodian Songita, who came to clear the ball.
 
Skipper Sabina, who scored the first hat-trick against Pakistan in the group phase engagement, doubled the lead in the 18th minute as she darted into the Bhutan box from the right flank and sent the ball to the net with an angular shot after finding the Bhutan custodian alone under the bar.
 
Krishna Rani Sarkar further widened the team’s margin with a header from close range off a cross from Rituporna in the 30th minute of the match.
Substitute Rituporna Chakma joined the party scoring the fourth goal for Bangladesh in the 35th minute of the match. 
 
Back with a healthy 4-0 goals lead Bangladesh continued their onslaught after resumption and scored four more goals in the remaining proceeding. 
 
Sabina made the score line 5-0 in the 53rd minute off a cross from Krisna Rani while Masura Parvin scored the sixth goal for Bangladesh in the 56th minute with a gentle tap as Bhutanese custodian Sangita failed to grip the ball following an attempt taken by Sabina from outside the box.
 
Substitute Tohura Khatun scored the seventh goal for Bangladesh in the 87th minute while Sabina completed her hat-trick scoring the eighth goal for Bangladesh in the 90+3rd minute of the match.
 
Bangladesh earlier blanked the Maldives by 3-0 in their group opening match and thrashed Pakistan 6-0 in their second match and defeated defending champions India by 3-0 goals in their third and last group match.
 
While Bhutan suffered 0-4 goal defeat to Nepal in their group opening match but bounced back to register an overwhelming 5-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their second match of the tournament.
 
Bangladesh women’s team: Rupna Chakma, Etie Rani, Sathi Biswas, Masura Parvin, Mossammat Akhi Khatun, Shamsunnahar, Sheuli Azim, Nilufa Yesmin Nila, Anai Mogini, Maria Manda (vice-captain), Monika Chakma, Shamsunnahar, Sohagi Kisku, Sapna Rani, Ritu Porna Chakma, Sanjida Akhter, Marzia, Sabina Khatun (captain), Srimoti Krishnarani Sarkar, Mosammat Sirat Jahan Shopna, Tohura Khatun, Anuching Mogini and Sajeda Khatun.

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Bangladesh likely to play in hockey’s Asia Cup

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Despite not qualifying through the AHF Cup in April, the Bangladesh national hockey team are likely to get an opportunity to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup, replacing Pakistan, who may withdraw due to security concerns.

The eight-team Asia Cup is scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7 in Bihar, India. The tournament was originally supposed to feature the top two finishers from April’s AHF Cup — Oman and Chinese Taipei — alongside six automatic qualifiers: India, Pakistan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and China.

However, recent international media reports suggested that Pakistan government unwilling to send teams to India in either of the tournaments to be held this year in that country – the Asia Cup and the FIH Junior World Cup.

Bangladesh finished third in the AHF Cup after losing to Oman in the semifinals, marking the first time in 43 years that the four-time champions failed to secure an Asia Cup berth.

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Messi and Alba suspended for one match for missing MLS All-Star

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Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.

The Inter Miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compete on Wednesday despite not being injured, even though they were included in the All-Star roster.

“Per league rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in their club’s next match,” MLS said in a statement.

The suspension will see them miss Inter Miami’s match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Messi has scored 18 goals so far this season.

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Messi rested this week, according to Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano.

“Look, players always have discomfort, especially when they play every three days,” Mascherano was quoted as saying by ESPN.

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Bangladesh women crush Nepal to clinch undefeated title

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Bangladesh’s women’s football team secured the championship in dominant fashion, defeating Nepal 4-0 in their final round-robin match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Monday (July 21).

The win confirmed Bangladesh as undefeated champions, having won all six of their matches in the four-nation tournament.

Forward Sagarika was the star of the match, scoring all four goals for the home side. Her performance marked a remarkable return to form after serving a three-match suspension.

The match began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, which occurred earlier in the day. The somber moment set the tone for a spirited and emotional game.

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Bangladesh dominated from the outset. In just the second minute, Sagarika tested the Nepal goalkeeper with an early effort. She broke the deadlock in the 8th minute, timing her run perfectly to beat the offside trap and finishing with a sharp diagonal shot.

Nepal nearly equalised in the 18th minute due to a defensive error, but the ball rebounded off the post. Bangladesh came out even stronger in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Sagarika netted her second with a composed finish after controlling a pass with her first touch.

She completed her hat-trick minutes later, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper from a long ball received near the edge of the box. Her fourth came in the 76th minute following a solo run that sliced through Nepal’s defence before calmly placing the ball past the keeper.

Coach Peter James Butler substituted Sagarika after her four-goal haul to a round of applause from teammates and fans.

Sagarika had earlier scored a hat-trick against Sri Lanka in Bangladesh’s 9-1 victory at the start of the tournament but missed three subsequent matches due to a red card against Nepal. Her return proved crucial as she led the team to victory and the title.

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Bangladesh topped the table with a perfect record of six wins and 18 points. Nepal finished second with 12 points.

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