Malaysia's U-17 women's Asian Cup dream unravels against India
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's quest for an historic berth at the 2027 Under-17 women's Asian Cup finals in China came to an end on Sunday after a 4-0 defeat to India in a Group E match at Selayang Stadium.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's hopes of a historic run at the 2027 Under-17 women's Asian Cup finals in China were dashed on Sunday after a 4-0 loss to India in a Group E match at Selayang Stadium. The Young Tigresses held a six-point lead over Malaysia, thanks to their superior goal difference of +16 compared to Malaysia's +5. Earlier in the group stage, Malaysia had secured victories over Syria 1-0 and Iraq 4-0.
India took the lead in the 28th minute through midfielder Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, followed by a goal just five minutes later from substitute Pritika Barman. Despite Malaysia's efforts, India sealed the match with a spectacular long-range goal in the 56th minute from Anushka Kumari, who put the ball past Malaysian goalkeeper Putri Aina Husna Mohd Subri.
In the 87th minute, substitute Nidhi Pawan Kumar scored a stunning solo goal, beating two defenders before rounding Putri Aina to score the fourth goal into an empty net.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
