The Bangladeshi quartet accounted for 24 of the 28 goals between them in a staggering display of dominance at the Samtse Artificial Turf.

All eyes at Changlimithang Stadium were on Thimphu’s star-studded line-up, featuring Bhutan captain Pema Choden and Bangladesh internationals Maria Manda, Sanjida Akhter, and Shamsunnahar -- vital cogs of the SAFF Women’s Championship-winning squads of 2022 and 2024.

Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.