Summary Pakistan’s women’s team secured a historic 8-0 win over Turks and Caicos Islands in the Fifa Series, setting a new record for their biggest international victory
ABIDJAN (Dunya News) - Pakistan’s women’s football team delivered a historic performance as they thrashed Turks and Caicos Islands 8-0 in their opening match of the Fifa Series at the Stade Alassane Ouattara.
The emphatic victory marks Pakistan’s biggest-ever win in international women’s football, surpassing their previous 7-0 triumph over the Maldives in 2022.
Adeel Rizki’s side set the tone early, with four different players finding the net in a dominant first-half display. Zahmena Malik opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed swiftly by Aqsa Mushtaq, who doubled the lead just two minutes later.
Layla Banaras added a third with a composed finish after a skilful run, before Mariam Mahmood capped off the first half with a well-taken volley to make it 4-0.
Pakistan maintained control after the break, continuing their attacking momentum. Nadia Khan extended the lead with a header in the 56th minute, while Aqsa netted her second with a long-range strike.
Layla also grabbed her second goal with a precise effort from outside the box, and Isra Khan sealed the comprehensive victory with Pakistan’s eighth goal late in the match.
The team dominated proceedings throughout, keeping their opponents pinned back for most of the game with relentless attacking pressure.
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Mohsen Gilani praised the team’s performance, calling it a landmark moment for women’s football in the country and expressing hope for continued success in the tournament.
