DHAKA, Nov 26, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh started their Tri-Nation series with a 
losing note as they suffered a 1-0 goal defeat to upper ranked Malaysia held 
at National Stadium under the flood light today (Wednesday).

From the outset, Bangladesh looked sharp, hungry and in complete control. 
They pegged Malaysia deep into their own half till the 28th minutes with 
series of attacks.

Bangladesh came close of scoring early in the 6th minute. Shamsunnahar Jr's 
provided a cross from the right flank but Rituporna could not connect her 
head to the ball from the close range.

Malaysia however broke the deadlock in the 29th minute following a counter 
attack. Malaysian midfielder Nur Ainsyah, after receiving a pass from 
midfield, darted down and sent the ball to the open net with a perfect 
angular shot, after dodging past custodian Rupna Chakma, who came forward to 
clear the ball. 

After the resumption, Bangladesh were desperately looking forward to stage a 
fight back in the match. They got a vital chance in the 68th minute, Ritu 
Porna Chakma floated a cross from the left flank and substitute Sagorika took 
a header from the close range but the ball went out of play narrowly beside 
the left side bar.

Malaysia had a chance to increase their margin in the 90th minute but 
substitute Nufazia Binti's powerful right footer shot from the close range 
was brilliantly fisted by custodian Rupna.

Bangladesh pressed hard in the last five minutes to fight back in the match 
creating some chances, but they could not convert those any lacks of proper 
finishing and eventually they had to leave the field with empty hand.

Bangladesh will play their second match against Azerbaijan on December 2. 
Azerbaijan, meanwhile, will play their opener against Malaysia on November 
29. 

The girls in red and green are taking part in the tri-nation as part of their 
preparation for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held next year in Australia.

Bangladesh squad - Rupna Chakma, Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar sr., Afeida 
Khandokar, Kohati Kisku, Monika Chakma, Maria Manda, Most Sultana, Most Munki 
Akhter, Ritu Porna Chakma and Shamsunnahar jr. 

Malyasian squad - Juliana Barek, Eusvewana Binti Kadius, Siti Nurfaizah Binti 
Saidin, Jaciah Binti Jumilis, Nur Najwa Irdina Binti Zaidi, Nur Lyana Binti 
Soberi, Nur Amirah Binti Abdul Rahman, Nurhadfina Binti Mohd Firdaus, 
Henrietta Justine, Nur Ainsyah Binti Murad and Nurul Azurin Binti Mazlan.