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Sports Desk, June 04, 2025 :In a remarkable display of resilience, the Bangladesh Women’s Football Team secured a 2-2 draw against a much higher-ranked Jordan side in the FIFA Tier-1 International Friendly Football Tournament in Amman. Despite being 59 places behind Jordan in the FIFA rankings, Bangladesh’s spirited performance earned them a valuable point on foreign soil.
The match began on a disappointing note for Bangladesh, as they conceded a goal in just the 5th minute from Jordan’s number 11 player, putting the hosts in the lead. However, the Red-Green brigade refused to back down. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Shamsunnahar Junior scored a brilliant goal to level the scoreline.
Jordan regained the lead in the second half when their number 9 player found the net in the 58th minute, making it 2-1. Undeterred, Bangladesh fought back, with Shaheda Akter Ripa breaking through Jordan’s defense in the 82nd minute to equalize once again. Both teams launched relentless attacks in the closing stages, but neither could find the decisive goal, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
With Jordan ranked 74th and Bangladesh at 133rd in the FIFA rankings, this result marks a significant achievement for the Bangladeshi side. It is a stark improvement from their 5-0 defeat to Jordan in 2021, highlighting the progress of women’s football in Bangladesh. This draw serves as a testament to the team’s growing confidence and potential on the international stage.
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