AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India edge Kyrgyz Republic 2–1- Highlights

Kick off in Bishkek!

And we are underway at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium. 

The teams are out on the pitch!

Both sides have made their way out under the cool Bishkek evening sky as the crowd rises in anticipation. The Indian players, led by captain Julan Nongmaithem, stand arm in arm for the national anthem, looking focused and determined to make a statement in their opening Group G fixture.

Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek!

Kyrgyz Republic squad news!

Kyrgyz Republic Starting XI:

Midinova Sezimbubu (1), Esmina Cholponbekova (3), Aruuke Konokbaeva (C) (6), Aijamal Choiubekova (8), Anelia Asanbekova (9), Eles Bakyt (10), Sumaila Makhmatsalieva (11), Diana Nurbekova (12), Saikal Chynybaeva (15), Akmaral Saiakbaeva (17), Nazik Ishembieva (20)

Substitutes:

Ademi Bakytbekova (2), Eva Gusenkova (4), Zhanara Sabyrbekova (5), Ariana Turalieva (7), Narselia Iliasova (13), Nuraim Razakbaeva (14), Raiana Turokhodzhaeva (16), Aike Askhatova (18), Akylai Meimanalieva (19), Kasiet Akisheva (21), Padyshaïym Sarkulova (22), Gulzhamal Kulibaeva (23)

India XI!

Welcome to the Live Blog!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group G opener between India 🇮🇳 and hosts Kyrgyz Republic 🇰🇬, coming to you from the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek.