Group C: Bahrain 2-3 Lebanon

A first half double from Rayane Rachid gave Maroun El Khoury’s side a dream opening, but a resurgent Bahrain came roaring back before Yara Hosry’s goal just after half-time settled the tie.

The win means Lebanon finished third in Group C, while Bahrain’s debut campaign ended with three defeats in as many matches.

Lebanon’s goal scorer against Japan on Matchday One, Rachid got her side off to a flying a start when she slotted a penalty past Nouf Al-Khalifa in the third minute, and added an excellent second when she punished the retreating Bahrain defence seven minutes later.

Marwa Zayed gave Bahrain a lifeline when she beat Nathaline Gilinguirian from close range in the 12th minute, but Elrashid Bukhari Ahmed’s side conceded another penalty seconds later, with Manar Yaqoob shown a straight red card for handball.

However, this time Nouf made a superb save to deny Rachid, and – after surviving two minutes at a numerical disadvantage – Bahrain produced their best attacking move of the tournament to make it 2-2 when Eman Rashed Isa scored after combining with Marwa and Alyaa Juma Al-Mudhahki.

Nouf made a crucial save to deny Marie Joe Wakim in the final moments of the first half, but she couldn’t keep out Hosry’s effort shortly after the break as Lebanon took a 3-2 lead.