India secured a crucial 4-0 victory against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre. This win has kept India’s quarter-final aspirations alive in the tournament.
The victory placed India in third position in the group standings, trailing behind Japan and Australia. However, India must await the outcome of Group C matches to determine their qualification for the quarter-finals.
In a match where both teams needed a win to stay in contention, India took the lead early on with Pritika Barman’s goal. Despite Lebanon’s attempts to equalize, India’s strong performance ensured a comfortable lead going into halftime.
India continued their dominance in the second half, with goals from Alva Senjam, Joya Joya, and Pritika Barman sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory. This result solidifies India’s position in the tournament and sets the stage for an exciting journey ahead.
