Dhaka, March 10 -- India struck first. But Bangladesh levelled things in the second half. At the end of 90 minutes, they were tied at 1-1.

Bangladesh's start to the tiebreaker was not promising. But, after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, they will be taking home the 2024 SAFF U-16 Women's Championship.

The difference maker was goalkeeper Yearzan Begum, who saved three penalties to give Bangladesh a 3-2 win in the shootout.

At the beginning of the tiebreaker, the Indian goalkeeper saved a weak effort from one of Bangladesh's best forwards in Surovi Akanda Prity while India took the lead as Shveta Rani found the net.

Mariam Binta Hanna, who scored the equaliser for Bangladesh, also converted her shot while Yearzan made a diving save ...