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Goal-machine Mosammat Sagorika handed Bangladesh a dream start to their maiden AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup campaign against Thailand in Bangkok yesterday, striking in the 36th and 54th minutes. However, two rash challenges by Bangladesh defenders inside the box in the 68th and 74th minutes led to penalties, allowing the hosts to seize control. Riding that momentum, Thailand netted a decisive third goal in the 78th minute, leaving Bangladesh’s historic debut to end in bitter disappointment.