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National women's team head coach Golam Rabbani Choton said, "We are all very serious about our first game. We will give 100% effort and want to start the tournament with a win." Defender Akhi Khatun said, "We are very careful about our first match. We are ready and determined to put on a good result for the country." Bangladesh girls will play their second game against Iran Saturday before facing host Hong Kong the next day.