DHAKA, April 4, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh suffered a 2-0 goals defeat to strong 
China in their crucial second group match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 
held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand today (Saturday).

China looked sharp, launching a series of attacks from the very beginning of 
the match. They pegged Bangladesh in their own half.

But Bangladesh fought neck to neck with China, especially custodian Mile 
Akter,who was superb under the bar foiling several China's attacks, keeping 
the score sheet clean till the first half.

After the barren first half, China finally took the lead when Yu Xingyue 
scored the first goal in the 47th minute.

Aifang Wang sealed the victory scoring the second goal for China in the 82nd 
minute of the match.

The day's win saw China secured six points from two matches while Bangladesh 
yet to open their account playing the same number of matches.
Bangladesh will play their last group match against Vietnam on April 7.

Earlier, Bangladesh suffered a 3-2 goal defeat against Thailand in their 
opening group match.