Pakistan Women’s Team Shatters Records With Massive 8-0 Victory In FIFA Series

The Pakistan women’s football team made a historic statement on Thursday, kicking off their FIFA Series campaign with a resounding 8-0 win over the Turks and Caicos Islands. Playing at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, the “Green Shirts” displayed absolute dominance from the opening whistle to the final minute. This result officially becomes the biggest win in the history of the national women’s team, eclipsing their previous record of 7-0 set against the Maldives in 2022.

Here is a breakdown of the historic night in Côte d’Ivoire.

An Early Attacking Blitz

The intent was clear within the first five minutes as Pakistan pinned their opponents deep into their own half. The breakthrough came in the 10th minute when Zahmena Malik found the back of the net to open the scoring. Just two minutes later, Aqsa Mushtaq doubled the lead, pouncing on a rebound to ensure Pakistan took early control of the match.

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The Midfield Masterclass

By the 30th minute, the lead grew to 3-0 thanks to a brilliant solo effort from Layla Banaras, who weaved through the defense before finishing calmly. Shortly before halftime, Mariam Mahmood—who recently made headlines by winning a league title in Wales—expertly volleyed home a cross to make it 4-0. The clinical nature of the first half set a tone of confidence that lasted the entire game.

Maintaining Momentum In The Second Half

There was no slowing down after the break. Captain Nadia Khan added her name to the scoresheet in the 56th minute with a powerful header. As the game entered its final stages, the quality of goals only improved. Aqsa Mushtaq netted her second of the night with a stunning strike, followed by another long-range effort from Layla Banaras. The historic 8-0 scoreline was finalized in the 81st minute when Isra Khan added the eighth and final goal.

A New Era For Women’s Football

The victory puts Pakistan at the top of their group in the FIFA Series, providing a massive boost of confidence ahead of their next fixtures. Beyond the points, the performance highlighted the tactical growth and finishing ability of the squad under pressure. The team will now look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches against Mauritania and the hosts, Côte d’Ivoire.

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