2014 SAFF Women's Championship
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.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | Pakistan |
Dates | 11–21 November |
Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 15 |
Goals scored | 74 (4.93 per match) |
Attendance | 42,450 (2,830 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | ![]() |
Best player(s) | ![]() |
Fair play award | ![]() |
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 Ng Bala Devi 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 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | +24 | 9 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 6 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 3 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | −18 | 0 |
India ![]() | 8–0 | ![]() |
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Ngangom Bala Devi ![]() Yumnam Kamala Devi ![]() Oinam Bembem Devi ![]() Burrett ![]() |
Report |
Bangladesh ![]() | 6–1 | ![]() |
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Maynum Rana ![]() Krishna Rani ![]() Sabina Khatun ![]() Musammat Mummun Ather ![]() |
Report | Marjan Haydaree ![]() |
Maldives ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() |
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Mariyam Rifa ![]() |
Report |
India ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() |
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Thokchom Umapati Devi ![]() Moirangthem Mandakini Devi ![]() Ngangom Bala Devi ![]() Kathiresan ![]() |
Report | Sabina Khatun ![]() |
Afghanistan ![]() | 0–12 | ![]() |
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Report | Kathiresan ![]() Ngangom Bala Devi ![]() Irom Prameshwori Devi ![]() Moirangthem Mandakini Devi ![]() |
Maldives ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() |
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Aishath Sama ![]() |
Report | Maynum Rana ![]() Sabina Khatun ![]() |
Group B
Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | +13 | 9 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | −14 | 0 |
Pakistan ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() |
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Hajra Khan ![]() |
Report | Ishara Madushani ![]() Erandi Kumudumala ![]() |
Nepal ![]() | 8–0 | ![]() |
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Sajana Rana ![]() Menuka Giri ![]() Anu Lama ![]() Dipa Adhikari ![]() Sabitra Bhandari ![]() |
Report |
Sri Lanka ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() |
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Achala Chitrani ![]() Erandi Kumudumala ![]() Praveena Perea ![]() |
Report |
Pakistan ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() |
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Report | Anu Lama ![]() Sajana Rana ![]() |
Pakistan ![]() | 4–1 | ![]() |
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Sehar Zaman ![]() Shahlyla Baloch ![]() Shenaz Roshan ![]() Malika Noor ![]() |
Report | Tshering Yangdon ![]() |
Knockout stage
Semi-finals | Final | |||||
19 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium | ||||||
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21 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium | ||||||
![]() | 5 | |||||
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19 November – Jinnah Sports Stadium | ||||||
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![]() | 1 | |||||
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Semi-finals
India ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() |
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Kathiresan ![]() Ngangom Bala Devi ![]() Irom Prameshwori Devi ![]() Yumnam Kamala Devi ![]() |
Report |
Nepal ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() |
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Sajana Rana ![]() |
Report |
Final
India ![]() | 6–0 | ![]() |
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Yumnam Kamala Devi ![]() Ngangom Bala Devi ![]() Irom Prameshwori Devi ![]() |
Report |
Goalscorers
- 16 goals
- 6 goals
- 5 goals
- 4 goals
Sabina Khatun Yumnam Kamala Devi Sajana Rana
- 3 goals
- 2 goals
- 1 goals
Marjan Haydaree Musammat Mummun Ather Jyoti Ann Burrett Moirangthem Mandakini Devi Oinam Bembem Devi Thokchom Umapati Devi Mariyam Rifa Sabitra Bhandari Menuka Giri Niru Thapa Sehar Zaman Shahlyla Baloch Shenaz Roshan Malika Noor Hajra Khan Achala Chitrani Ishara Madushani Praveena Perea
References
- "Tsukitate unveiled as women's coach". Dhaka Herald.
- "SAFF Championships: Indian Women Complete Record Hattrick of Football Title". newschoupal.com. 21 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- "Pakistan To Host 3rd SAFF Women's Championship NovemberNext Year". Goal Nepal.
- "SAFF Women's Championship organizing body formed". Dawn.com.
- "Saff Women's Championship: India and Bangladesh claim dominant wins". tribune.com.pk. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- http://tribune.com.pk/story/789307/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-as-south-asia-womens-cup-kicks-off/
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Govt help sought in hosting SAFF Women C'ship". Awaz Today. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014.
- "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.
External links
- Tournament at goalnepal.com
- Results at futbol24.com
- Results at kolkatafootball.com