Bangladesh women finished as Group A runners-up in the Saff Championship following their 3-0 loss at the hands of host Nepal at Sahid Rangashala in Biratnagar Saturday.
The women in red and green were no match for the home side, who went ahead in just the sixth minute courtesy an own goal by Masura Parvin.
Sabitra Bhandari doubled the lead in the 23rd minute when she evaded the challenge of goalkeeper Rupna Chakma.
Sabitra then turned provider as Manjali Kumari placed home five minutes later.
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Nepal finished as Group A champion with maximum six points, while Bangladesh ended second with three points.
Bhutan finished at the bottom with zero points.
Golam Rabbani Choton’s charges will now take on either Sri Lanka or India in the semi-final Wednesday at the same venue.
Bangladesh had earlier confirmed their semi berth after beating Bhutan 2-0 in their opening match Thursday.
India and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other Sunday in the final match of the group stage, with both sides boasting three points to their name.
India however, are ahead thanks to a superior goal difference.
As Group A runners-up, Bangladesh will face the Group B champion with India looking increasingly likely to finish there.
RESULT
Nepal U-16 3 (Parvin 6-OG, Sabitra 23, Kumari 28) 0 Bangladesh U-16