Published on : 18 Oct 2025, 1:46 pm

Guwahati: In a defining moment for Indian football, the national U-17 women’s team has qualified for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the very first time, following a thrilling 2–1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

India fell behind early in the match but displayed remarkable composure and tactical discipline to turn the tide. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson’s decisive move to introduce Thandamoni Baskey midway through the game changed the momentum, with the young forward playing a pivotal role in India’s comeback.

With this result, India finished at the top of Group G with a perfect record of two wins from two matches, collecting six points and securing direct qualification for the continental c

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