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AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India qualifies for Asian Cup- Highlights
India's U20 women’s football team qualified for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup. Highlights.
India’s U20 women’s football team booked their place at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with a gritty 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in Yangon.
The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Neha’s cross from the left found its way into the box, and Pooja headed home after the Myanmar goalkeeper spilled the ball.
India started the match cautiously but grew in confidence after the goal, pressing high and keeping Myanmar under sustained pressure.
The hosts fought back, with Daisy Aung and Naing Naing Win spearheading their attacks, but Monalisha Devi stood firm in goal, producing a spectacular save in the 22nd minute and staying composed throughout.
Myanmar thought they had equalised in the 80th minute when Moe Pwint Phyu’s shot was clawed out by Monalisha, but the referee ruled the ball had not fully crossed the line, sparking controversy.
India brought on fresh legs in attack through Deepika Pal to relieve pressure, but much of the final 20 minutes saw the Young Tigresses defending resolutely.
Five minutes of added time brought intense pressure from the hosts, with the home crowd in full voice, but India’s backline held strong.
The final whistle sparked scenes of celebration as India ended a two-decade wait for qualification, joining Asia’s elite in Thailand next year.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 10 Aug 2025 9:45 AM GMT
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.
- 10 Aug 2025 9:40 AM GMT
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.
- 10 Aug 2025 9:38 AM GMT
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.
- 10 Aug 2025 9:31 AM GMT
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.
- 10 Aug 2025 9:25 AM GMT
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.
- 10 Aug 2025 9:20 AM GMT
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
- 10 Aug 2025 9:10 AM GMT
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.
We’ll bring you minute-by-minute updates, key moments, and behind-the-scenes insights as the action unfolds in Yangon.
Stay tuned and cheer for the Blue!
