India defeated Iraq 14-0 in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday.
For Young Tigresses, Anushka Kumari scored five goals (9’, 12’, 39’, 47′, 71’,), Silky Devi Sorokhaibam (21’, 30’,) and Abhista Basnett (70’, 86’,) scored a brace each, while Thandamoni Baskey (14’), Nira Chanu Longjam (42’), Pritika Barman (50’),Joya Kabul Hasan (79’), Alva Devi Senjam (90+3’) scored a goal each.
India will meet Syria next on October 8 followed by hosts Malaysia on October 11 in Group E. Only the group winners will qualify for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027.
India U17 Women Starting XI:
Munni, Taniya Devi Tonambam, Thandamoni Baskey, Julan Nongmaithem, Anushka Kumari, Alva Devi Senjam, Ritu Baidaik, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Abhista Basnett, Nira Chanu Longjam, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
