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India Crushes Malaysia 4-0 To Secure Historic Qualification For U17 Women's Asia Cup
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News18•11-10-2026, 21:30
India Crushes Malaysia 4-0 To Secure Historic Qualification For U17 Women's Asia Cup
- •The Indian Under-17 women's team defeated Malaysia 4-0 to secure consecutive qualification for the Women's Asia Cup in China in 2027.
- •Goals from Redima Chingkhamayum, Pritika Barman, Anushka Kumari, and Nidhi sealed the victory and topped Group E.
- •India finished the qualification campaign with three wins, 20 goals scored, and zero goals conceded.
- •Anushka Kumari scored eight goals during the memorable campaign.
- •Joakim Alexandersson's side became the first Indian team to reach back-to-back Women's Asian Cups in any age category.
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The Indian U17 women's team secured qualification by thrashing Malaysia 4-0 to top Group E in the qualification round. Goals from Redima Chingkhamayum, Pritika Barman, Anushka Kumari, and Nidhi sealed the victory.
Redima Chingkhamayum opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by goals from Pritika Barman in the 50th minute, Anushka Kumari in the 56th minute, and Nidhi in the 86th minute.
This qualifying win makes Joakim Alexandersson’s side the first Indian team to reach back-to-back Women’s Asian Cups in any age category, including the senior level.
