Suzhou (China), May 11 (IANS) India’s run in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarterfinals at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou on Monday.The result dashed the Young Tigresses’ hopes of securing a historic qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, though the campaign still marked India’s best-ever performance in the competition with a first appearance in the knockout stage.Head coach …
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Suzhou (China), May 9 (IANS) After India scripted history by reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time ever, head coach Pamela Conti has set eyes on the qualification for the World Cup. India advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B . The win meant India finished behind Japan and Australia but sealed progression as one of the two best third-placed teams.India will now face hosts China in the quarter-final on Monday, with a p…
Suzhou (China), May 8 (IANS) Pritika Barman starred with a brace of goals as India kept alive their hope of reaching the quarterfinals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lebanon in their final Group B fixture played on Pitch 8 at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre in Suzhou, on Friday.Pritika scored in the 7th and 85th minutes, while Alva Devi Senjam (36′) and Joya (72′) also found the net as India registered their first win and first goals since 2005…
Suzhou (China), May 6 (IANS) India’s U17 women’s team may have fallen 0-3 to Japan in their second Group B encounter at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026, hope of reaching the knockout stage for the first-time ever is still alive as the team shifted its focus to the final group fixture against Lebonan. While the result leaves India without points from two matches, their campaign remains very much alive. With Lebanon up next in the final group fixture, the qualification equation is more …
Suzhou (China), May 3 (IANS) India midfielder Thandamoni Baskey reflected a mix of realism and determination following the team’s 0-2 loss to the Australian under-17 team in their opening clash of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, acknowledging missed moments while expressing belief in the team’s ability to bounce back in the remaining fixtures.Having played 89 minutes, Thandamoni emphasised that while India showed discipline against a physically dominant side, small errors proved costly.“T…
Suzhou (China), May 3 (IANS) India women’s U17 head coach Pamela Conti struck a balanced and realistic tone following her side’s 0-2 defeat to the Australian U17 team in their opening match of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, highlighting defensive positives while candidly addressing areas that need improvement ahead of a tougher test against Japan.Reflecting on the contest, Conti acknowledged the challenge posed by a physically superior opponent but pointed to internal lapses as the key dif…
Suzhou (China), May 2 (IANS) India marked their return to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a 21-year gap with a 0-2 loss to Australia in a Group B match at Pitch 8 of the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre in Suzhou, China on Saturday,Pamela Conti’s Young Tigresses showed resilience and attacking intent throughout the contest, particularly in the second half, against a physically strong Australian side. However, they fell short as a goal by Theodora Mouithys in the 25th minute and an …
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The India U17 women’s team, preparing for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup in China, concluded its tour of Russia with a 0-3 defeat in the third and final friendly at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi on Friday.After a goalless first half, Russia took the lead in the 46th minute through Valeria Menyailova, before Polina Frolova doubled the advantage in the 80th. Substitute Anna Bykhanova added the third in stoppage time (90+2′) to seal the result. India were reduced…
Yangon (Mayanmar), March 12 (IANS) Pritika Barman struck twice as the Indian U17 women’s team produced a composed performance to defeat Myanmar 2-0 in the first of two international friendly matches at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Thursday.The friendlies are part of India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in Suzhou, China, from May 1 to May 17, 2026. Myanmar, who have also qualified for the continental tournament, are using the fixtures as part of …
Pokhara, Feb 7 (IANS) They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women’s team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday. Captain Julan Nongmaithem (42’) opened the scoring before Elizabed Lakra (63’ penalty), Pearl Fernandes (68’) and substitute Anwita Raghuraman (83’) completed a commanding trium…