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Lebanon’s U17 women’s team continues to make history in the West Asian Cup! With a resounding 3-0 victory over Bahrain, the young Cedars secured a brilliant qualification for the final. A close-knit team, an impenetrable defense and a clinical attack – nothing seems able to stop them.  

The young Cedars continue their dazzling run in the West Asian Under-17 Cup. After a convincing opener against Syria and a show of strength against Palestine, Michel Khoury’s players once again made their mark, defeating Bahrain 3-0 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, the site of their previous triumph.

Unbridled Domination

From the outset, Lebanon dictated the tempo, suffocating their opponents with intense pressure and polished teamwork. It took just 10 minutes for Sarah Issa to break the deadlock with an unstoppable strike, setting the tone for a dominant display. After the break, Yara Geatani doubled the lead in the 46th minute with a clinical finish. Eight minutes later, Yasmin Habbal sealed an emphatic victory.

As in previous encounters, the Lebanese defense stood as an impregnable bulwark. The iron curtain orchestrated by Gianna Frangieh neutralized the Bahraini offensives, while goalkeeper Marie-Joe Chebly secured another clean sheet.

Yara Geatani, Midfield Orchestra Conductor

For her outstanding performance, Yara Geatani was named Player of the Match. A veritable metronome at the heart of the game, she dictated the pace of Lebanon’s offensives and scored herself a goal to crown a five-star performance. With her vision, physicality and pinpoint precision, she simply dominated the game.

Final Mission: A Step Towards the Title

With three wins in three games, ten goals scored and none conceded, Lebanon is proving to be a real winning machine. Solid in defense and flamboyant in attack, this team shows unwavering determination as it inches closer to its dream.

The young warriors are now one victory away from the Holy Grail. The final awaits them, and with it, the opportunity to write a golden page in the history of Lebanese women’s football. The goal? To go all the way and lift the trophy!