Bangladesh booked their place in the final of the Begum Khaleda Zia IHF Nations Trophy with a commanding 33-20 victory over the Maldives at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Stadium in Paltan on Tuesday.
The hosts built an 11-goal cushion in the first half, leading 16-5, which proved decisive despite a spirited fightback from the Maldives after the break. Bangladesh scored 17 goals in the second half, while the visitors netted 15.
Mosammat Sanjida Akter starred for Bangladesh, scoring eight goals to earn the Player of the Match award. Bangladesh will face India in the title decider on Thursday at 3:00pm. The Maldives will take on Nepal in Wednesday’s bronze-medal match at 2:00pm
