Bangladesh Women's Football Team Falls 3-0 to Thailand in FIFA Friendly
Bangladesh's women's national football team kicked off their FIFA friendly matches against Thailand, with the visitors scoring early and often in a 3-0 victory. The match, held in Chonburi, Thailand, was the first of two encounters as part of Bangladesh's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia in 2026.
The match started poorly for Bangladesh, with Thailand scoring in the opening minute through Orapin waenngoen. The hosts continued to dominate, with Saowalak pengngam and Pattaranan Aupachai adding goals in the first half. The Bangladesh team, coached by Peter Butler, struggled to keep pace with their higher-ranked opponents, who are 51 places above them in the FIFA rankings.
The friendly matches are crucial for Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming Asian Cup. Despite the heavy loss, the team will have another opportunity to learn and grow when they face Thailand again on Monday in the second and final friendly match. This encounter will provide a chance for Bangladesh to redeem themselves and gain valuable experience ahead of the continental tournament.
Thailand emerged victorious in the first friendly match, with a final score of 3-0. Bangladesh will look to improve in the upcoming match, using the experience to build towards their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign in 2026.
