After a magnificent first ever international victory over Sri Lanka, the rejuvenated Bangladesh women’s hockey team embark on a new mission as they face Hong Kong in their third match of Asia Women’s Junior (U-21) AHF Cup scheduled to be held today (Thursday) at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore, report agencies.
The match kicks off at 6.30 pm.
Bangladesh lost their first game on Monday by a 3-0 margin against hosts Singapore but bounced back with a 2-0 triumph over Sri Lanka in their second match.
The result will definitely boost the women’s in red and green prior to their third match against Hong Kong.
They will next take on against two strong sides, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei on September 14 and 15 respectively.
Earlier, Bangladesh Women’s Juniors Hockey team registered their first win in an international match on Tuesday when they beat Sri Lanka by 2-0 goals in Singapore.
The teams faced each other in the six-nation Women’s Juniors (U-21) AHF Cup Hockey Qualifiers.
Ritu Khanom opened the score for Bangladesh in the 27th minute scoring from a penalty corner. Tarin Khushi doubled the margin in the 58th minute.
After the day’s feat, BHF General Secretary AKM Mominul Haque Sayeed said, “It is a historical day for Bangladesh hockey. The victory will inspire us in future.”
In her post-match reaction, Bangladesh Captain and one of the scorers Ritu Khanom said, “I am very excited. I will do well in our next matches.”
Six Asian countries – Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Sri Lanka, debutants Bangladesh and hosts Singapore – are taking part in the tournament on round-robin basis.
