AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India qualifies for Asian Cup- Highlights
12’ Crucial defensive intervention!
Thoibisana Chanu reads the danger perfectly, stepping in to cut out a through ball from Ei Thet Phyo that was sending the Myanmar forward clean through. With one sharp clearance, she denies a one-on-one chance and keeps Monalisha Devi untroubled in goal.
9’ Early danger dealt with!
Daisy Aung swings in Myanmar’s first corner of the game, curling it towards the near post. India stay alert, with a strong defensive header clearing the threat before calmly working the ball out to win a throw-in and relieve the pressure.
5’ Early tempo building!
Both sides are probing cautiously, trading short passes as they search for openings. The atmosphere is electric in Yangon, with Myanmar fans banging drums and chanting in unison, creating a pulsating backdrop to this high-stakes clash.
1’ Whistle blows, game on!
India gets the ball rolling, attacking from right to left in their blue jerseys. An early touch for Myanmar as they look to settle into possession, with the home crowd urging them forward.
Kickoff buzz fills the air!
Both teams stand tall for the national anthems, the colours flying high in Yangon. The Young Tigresses look focused, Myanmar’s home crowd is in full voice. We’re moments away from the decisive Group D clash that could send India to the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
Myanmar XI!
Myanmar starting XI: Min Min Nu, Yu Yu Naing, Khin Moe Win, Nan Cho Hmwe, Naing Naing Win, Su Su Khin, Yin Loon Eain (c), Sandar Lin, Ei Thet Phyo, Daisy Aung, Thu Zar Aung
Myanmar substitutes:
Hla Hla Htwe, Wai Mon Aung, Win Sandar, Pin Myint Yan, Moe Pwint Phyu, Kay Thwe Phyo Oo, Htet Htet Win, Pann Nu Wai, Hnin Sandar Win, Thae Ei Hlaing, Aye Aye Soe, Pan Ei Nwe
Welcome to our live coverage of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers!
It’s all to play for as the India U20 women’s team, the Young Tigresses, face hosts Myanmar in a must-win clash.
Victory today will secure India’s first qualification to the tournament in two decades.
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