2014 SAFF Women's Championship

2014 SAFF Women's Championship
Tournament details
Host country Pakistan
Dates 11–21 November
Teams 8 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions  India (3rd title)
Runners-up    Nepal

The 2014 SAFF Women's Championship was an association football tournament for women's national teams organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). It was the third edition of the tournament since the first one in 2010. The competition was contested by the eight SAFF members. India are the reigning champions.

The tournament was hosted in Pakistan from 11 to 21 November 2014.[1]

In the final India beat Nepal for the third time and remains the only nation to lift the title.[2] Indian player Bela Davi won the top-scorer award averaging over three goals per match.

Host selection

On 10 September 2013, SAFF executive committee decided that 3rd SAFF Women's championship will be held in Pakistan.[3]

Venue

Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad hosted all matches.[4] Although entry to all games was free there were very few local spectators.[5] After a suicide attack one week before start, there were some security concerns but the tournament was considered safe by the Pakistan Football Federation.[6]

Some matches were televised.[7]

Teams

Fixtures and results

Draw was done on 10 November 2014 at Manager's meeting.[8]

Group A

Team Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
 India 3 3 0 0 25 1 +24 9
 Bangladesh 3 2 0 1 10 7 +3 6
 Maldives 3 1 0 2 2 11 −9 3
 Afghanistan 3 0 0 3 1 19 −18 0

13 November 2014
India  8–0  Maldives
Ngangom Bala Devi  24', 46', 72', 74'
Yumnam Kamala Devi  64', 85'
Oinam Bembem Devi  76'
Jyoti Ann Burrett  90' 		Report

13 November 2014
Bangladesh  6–1  Afghanistan
Maynum Rana  34'
Sirimatai Krishna Rana  36', 47', 69'
Sabina Khatoon  62'
Musammat Mummun Ather  90+5' 		Report Marjan Haydaree  23'

15 November 2014
Maldives  1–0  Afghanistan
Mariyam Rifa  34' Report

15 November 2014
India  5–1  Bangladesh
Upamati Devi  46'
Mandakini Devi  48'
Ngangom Bala Devi  57', 86'
Indumati Devi  76' 		Report Sabina Khatoon  50'

17 November 2014
Afghanistan  0–12  India
Report Indumati Devi  3', 7', 51'
Ngangom Bala Devi  4', 12', 33', 39', 84'
Prameshowri Devi  29', 45+2', 69'
Mandakani Devi  88'

17 November 2014
Maldives  1–3  Bangladesh
Aishath Sama  81' Report Maynum Rana  18'
Sabina Khatoon  35', 87'

Group B

Team Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
   Nepal 3 3 0 0 13 0 +13 9
 Sri Lanka 3 2 0 1 5 4 +1 6
 Pakistan 3 1 0 2 5 5 0 3
 Bhutan 3 0 0 3 1 15 −14 0

11 November 2014
Pakistan  1–2  Sri Lanka
Hajra Khan  90+1' Report Ishara Madushani  38'
Erandi Kumudumala  86'
Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad
Referee: Kalpana Sharma (Nepal)[9]

12 November 2014
Nepal    8–0  Bhutan
Sajana Rana  14', 45+1'
Menuka Giri  21'
Anu Lama  36', 40'
Dipa Adhikari  60', 84'
Sabitra Bhandari  88' 		Report

14 November 2014
Sri Lanka  3–0  Bhutan
Achala Chitrani  20'
Erandi Kumudumala  40'
Praveena Perea  88' 		Report

14 November 2014
Pakistan  0–2    Nepal
Report Anu Lama  14'
Sajana Rana  24'

16 November 2014
Nepal    3–0  Sri Lanka
Niru Thapa  14'
Anu Lama  53' (pen.), 84' 		Report

16 November 2014
Pakistan  4–1  Bhutan
Sehar Zaman  55'
Shahlyla Baloch  68'
Shenaz Roshan  74'
Malika Noor  79' (pen.) 		Report Yangdon  69'

Knockout stage

Semi-finals Final
19 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium
  Sri Lanka 0  
  India 5  
 
21 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium
      India 6
      Nepal 0
19 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium
    Nepal 1
  Bangladesh 0  

Semi-finals

19 November 2014
India  5–0  Sri Lanka
Indumati Devi  23', 69'
Ngangom Bala Devi  31'
Prameshowri Devi  48'
Yumnam Kamala Devi  72' 		Report

19 November 2014
Nepal    1–0  Bangladesh
Sajana Rana  56' (pen.) Report

Final

21 November 2014
India  6–0 Nepal   
Yumnam Kamala Devi  26'
Ngangom Bala Devi  40', 43', 51', 90+3'
Romi Devi Ashem  47' 		Report

Goalscorers

16 goals
6 goals
5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
  • Nepal Dipa Adhikari
  • Sri Lanka Erandi Kumudumala
  • Bangladesh Sabina Khatoon
1 goals
  • Pakistan Sehar Zaman
  • Pakistan Shahlyla Baloch
  • Pakistan Shenaz Roshan
  • Pakistan Malika Noor
  • Pakistan Hajra Khan
  • Nepal Niru Thapa
  • Sri Lanka Achala Chitrani
  • Sri Lanka Ishara Madushani
  • India Jyoti Ann Burrett
  • India Mandakini Devi
  • Afghanistan Marjan Haydaree
  • Maldives Mariyam Rifa
  • Nepal Menuka Giri
  • Bangladesh Musammat Mummun Ather
  • India Oinam Bembem Devi
  • Sri Lanka Praveena Perea
  • Nepal Sabitra Bhandari
  • Bangladesh Suinu Pru Marma
  • India Upamati Devi
  • India Romi Devi

References

  1. ↑ "Tsukitate unveiled as women's coach". Dhaka Herald.
  2. ↑ "SAFF Championships: Indian Women Complete Record Hattrick of Football Title". newschoupal.com. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Pakistan To Host 3rd SAFF Women's Championship NovemberNext Year". Goal Nepal.
  4. ↑ "SAFF Women’s Championship organizing body formed". Dawn.com.
  5. ↑ "Saff Women’s Championship: India and Bangladesh claim dominant wins". tribune.com.pk. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  6. ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/789307/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-as-south-asia-womens-cup-kicks-off/
  7. ↑ http://www.clickittefaq.com/sports/bangladesh-take-afghanistan-women-saff-championship-thursday/
  8. ↑ "Govt help sought in hosting SAFF Women C’ship". Awaz Today.
  9. ↑ "Islamabad: FIFA Referee Kalpana Sharma Officiates The Opening Match of The 3rd SAFF Women's Championship". goalnepal.com. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.

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