India 0-2 Bangladesh LIVE Score, SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026: Defending Champs Take Lead Against Young Tigresses

Bright start to the second half from India. The Young Tigresses press high up in the field and win the ball, with skipper Julan firing in a shot from the edge of the box. However, it's a bit too central and Yearzan catches the ball.

Both sets of players are out on the pitch, and the second half is underway. One change at the break for India, with Anushka Kumari replacing Pritika Barman. Everything to play for the Young Tigresses as they trail by two goals.

After three mintues of stoppage time, the referee blows her whistle to bring the first half to an end. It has been an utterly dominant performance from Bangladesh, with the Bengal Tigers firing two goals past the Young Tigresses. A big second half awaits.

What is goig on with the Indian defence? Bangladeshi players are finding space with extreme ease, and another bouncing ball is received by Alpi, almost chiping it above the goalkeeper and under the crossbar. Luckily for India, it went inches over. Pamela and Vincenzo Conti look astonished on the touchline.

Brilliant finish from Alpi Akter to double Bangladesh's lead!! A perfectly weighted ball is played through the Indian backline, and it found the run of Alpi. The Bangladesh number 10 opted to shoot first time, and it went past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Extremely surprising decision from Peter Butler, making a double change in the first half despite his side having the lead. Mamoni Chakma, who assisted the only goal of the match, and Kranuching Marma are both brought off. Replacing them are Shanti Mardi and Bonna Khatun.

Bangladesh have taken the lead!! The Bengal Tigers win a free-kick on the right edge of the box. It's floated in towards the far post by Mamoni. The bounce surprises Munni, who can't punch it away, and captain Arpita Biswas bundles it in.

A lot of attacking intent from both sides, even if the quality has been missing. Bangladesh attempt to break in number, and Mamoni floats in a powerful cross from the left that almost found Prity. However, the striker is just inches short of the ball.

What a stop from Yearazan!! India break with pace down the left flank. One of the forwards got past her her marker and had a shot, trying to find the near post. It was creeping in towards the left corner, but Yearzan got down in time to block the shot with her feet.

The first real chance of the match, and it falls to India. A good long ball found the run of Pritika, who beat the offiside trap before trying to find the far post. The onrushing Yearzan put the striker off, and her miscued shot almost turned into an assist for Pearl Fernandes. However, the India forward can't reach to the ball in time.

The referee blows her whistle and India get today's match unerway. The Young Tigresses, playing in orange, are on the attack right away in Bangladesh's half.

Starting XI: Yearzan Begum (gk), Aprita Biswas (c), Surovi Akter Arfin, Joynob Bibi Rita, Munki Akhter, Kranuching Marma, Sree Moti Trishna Rani, Alpi Akter, Mamoni Chakma, Puja Das, Sauravi Akanda Prity.

Bench: Protima Munda, Sorovi Rani, Shanti Mardi, Bonna Khatun, Rupa Akter, Purnima Marma, Momina Khatun, Thuinuye Marma, Ayonto Bala Mahato, Mira Khatun, Meghla Rani Roy, Ishita Tripura.

Starting XI: Munni (gk), Julian Nongmaithem (c), Taniya Devi Tonamabam, Elizabed Lakra, Divyani Linda, Thanda Moni Baskey, Pearl Fernandes, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam.

Bench: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Anushka Kumari, Shveta Rani, Anita Dungdung, Surajmuni Kumari, Valaina Jada Fernandes, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Alisha Lyngdoh, Anwita Raghuraman, Binita Horo, Akashi Naik, Shelna Maria Sajit.

The India vs Bangladesh, SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 match will be live-streamed for free on the Sportzworkz YouTube channel.

• Fixture: India U17 vs Bangladesh U19

• Series: SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026

• Venue: Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal

• Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

• Time: 11:45 AM IST

Good morning, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering India’s match against Bangladesh in Match 3 of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship in Pokhara, Nepal. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.