Girls aim to pass Chinese Taipei test with win

Bangladesh will aim to reach the final round with a win when they face Chinese Taipei in their last Group H match of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers today at Aqaba Stadium in Jordan, starting at 10 pm (Bangladesh time).

Following a 1-1 draw with hosts Jordan in their opener and Chinese Taipei's 6-1 thrashing of the same opponents on Wednesday, Saiful Bari Titu's side now face a daunting challenge against a team that has qualified for the final round four times.

"We want to play with confidence since there is no other option but to win. At the end of the day, if the girls want to win, then it's possible," coach Titu said yesterday, adding that the scenario for his team would have been the same even they had won against Jordan.

To reach the final round for a third time, Bangladesh must deliver a stronger, more composed performance than against Jordan, sustaining energy throughout and staying disciplined in dealing with Chinese Taipei's forwards; especially Chang Hu-Hsin, who scored a hat-trick against Jordan.