The Bangladesh women's football team ended their two-match friendly series against the United Arab Emirates with identical 3-1 defeats.

In the second match at the UAE Football Association Ground, Bangladesh conceded twice in the first half. 

Captain Nouf Aladwan opened the scoring for the hosts before American-born Mia Lindborg doubled the lead with a well-placed corner from the left wing.

After the break, UAE extended their advantage when Elizabeth Forshaw collected a pass from Georgia Gibson and surged into the box, setting up Gibson to score the third. 

Bangladesh managed to pull one back in the 81st minute but could not mount a comeback.

The result mirrored their first encounter at the same venue, where Bangladesh also fell 3-1, with captain Afeeda Khandaker netting their lone goal.

The team, led by coach Peter Butler, has struggled to find form since February 26, failing to turn their performances into positive results.

BDST: 0945 HRS, MAR 03, 2025
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