Bangladesh women’s hockey team suffered a heavy 11-0 defeat against Japan in their opening Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup Hockey held in Dazhou, China, on Friday.
Japan dominated from the start, scoring once in the first quarter and adding two more in the second to lead 3-0 at halftime. The third quarter ended 4-0 before Japan unleashed seven goals in the final quarter to seal a comprehensive victory.
Bangladesh will face Uzbekistan in their second group match on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh men’s team, who defeated Hong Kong China 3-0 in their opening match on Thursday, will play their second Pool A game against Sri Lanka on the same day.
