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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India thrash Turkmenistan 7-0 - Highlights
India’s U20 women’s team beat Turkmenistan 7-0 in Yangon to go top of Group D in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, with braces from Shubhangi Singh and Sulanjana Raul.
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers India U20 Women vs Turkmenistan live blog (Photo credit: AIFF)
After a goalless draw with Indonesia on Wednesday, the Indian U20 women’s team returned to the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Friday, August 8, 2025, with one clear objective: to secure their first win in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers (Group D).
India’s U20 women’s team stormed to the top of Group D in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a thumping 7-0 win over Turkmenistan in Yangon.
Braces from Shubhangi Singh and Sulanjana Raul, along with goals from Sibani Devi, Thoibisana Chanu, and Pooja, sealed a commanding victory.
The Young Tigresses now lead Myanmar on goal difference, setting up a decisive final clash on August 10.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 8 Aug 2025 1:09 PM GMT
37' Sulanjana Raul joins the scoresheet!
Barely two minutes after setting up the third, Sulanjana Raul gets a goal of her own in the 37th minute. Picking up the ball just inside the box, she takes a quick touch to set herself before firing a crisp shot past the Turkmenistan keeper. India now cruise at 4-0, with the Young Tigresses showing no signs of slowing down.
- 8 Aug 2025 1:07 PM GMT
35' Thoibisana Chanu Makes it 3-0 for India!!
In the 35th minute, India strike once more from a set-piece. Sulanjana Raul delivers a precise corner from the left, curling it perfectly into the danger zone. Thoibisana Chanu rises above her marker and powers a header into the net, extending the Young Tigresses’ lead to 3-0 at the Thuwunna Stadium.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:57 PM GMT
25' Pace drops after fast start!
Following two quick goals, the game has settled into a slower rhythm. India are keeping possession comfortably, while Turkmenistan are sitting deeper to limit space. The Young Tigresses look content to control the tempo and probe patiently for their next opening.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:46 PM GMT
14' Sibani Devi doubles India’s lead!
The Young Tigresses strike again in the 14th minute. Neha drives down the left flank and drills a low cross into the danger area. Sibani Devi times her run perfectly, connecting first time to steer the ball past the Turkmenistan keeper. India now lead 2-0 and are in full control at the Thuwunna Stadium.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:39 PM GMT
7' India take the lead!
The breakthrough arrives for the Young Tigresses from yet another corner. Sulanjana Raul sends in a precise delivery from the left, and Captain Shubhangi Singh rises above her marker to head the ball home. India go 1–0 up at the Thuwunna Stadium, and the celebrations say it all — a crucial early advantage in this must-win clash.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:34 PM GMT
3' Corner for India!
India win their first corner of the game, with Neha stepping up to deliver. Her cross is blocked out for a second corner, which she again swings in. After a brief scramble in the box, the Young Tigresses recycle possession all the way back to Monalisha Devi in goal to reset and build again.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:30 PM GMT
Kick off!
Kick-off at the Thuwunna Stadium! India are playing from right to left in their change colours, while Turkmenistan get us underway with Amanova Diana taking the first touch. The Young Tigresses are on the hunt for a crucial three points tonight.
- 8 Aug 2025 12:15 PM GMT
Turkmenistan XI!
Starting XI: Alymjanova Lachyn, Aisha Allayeva, Lale Haipova (captain), Dzhamilya Babayeva, Angelina Zemskova, Batyrva Leyli, Aylar Berdieva, Shaperi Shadurdyyeva, Amanova Diana, Malika Mammedova, Elnura Maksyutova
Bench: Anna Akayeva, Sabina Abdullayeva, Layla Pirgulyyeva, Aidana Durdyyeva, Aydana Mamedova, Durdana Saparova, Leyla Batyrova
