{
  "id": 12142551,
  "title": "India score 14 goals against Iraq as Anushka hits five",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/india-score-14-goals-against-iraq-as-anushka-hits-five",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:33:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/india-score-14-goals-against-iraq-as-anushka-hits-five-1.500698950"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's U17 women's national football team made a stunning start to their Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 14-0 victory over Iraq in their opening match in Malaysia. The Indian team, known as the Young Tigresses, dominated the game, scoring half of their goals before halftime. By the break, they led 7-0 against Iraq at the MP Selayang Stadium. The match continued with a further seven goals added by India in the second half, showcasing their relentless attacking prowess. Anushka Kumari was the star of the show, scoring five goals as the Indian team overwhelmed the Iraqi defense. Anushka, a young talent in the Indian team, had previously scored both goals in a warm-up match against the Philippines. While the 14-0 win is remarkable, India still faces tough matches ahead. They are in Group E alongside Iraq, Syria, and hosts Malaysia, with only the top-ranked team advancing to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup in China next year. India will next face Syria on October 8 before a crucial final group match against Malaysia on October 11. This victory also marks a significant achievement for India, as they aim to qualify for back-to-back Asian Cup editions for the first time in their history.",
  "summary": "India’s U17 women have started their Asian Cup qualifying campaign in some style. The Young Tigresses thrashed Iraq 14-0 in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 qualifier in Malaysia on Monday. Yes, India scored 14 goals in one match. It's astonishing. And they did half the damage before the break. India went into half time leading 7-0 at the MP Selayang Stadium before adding…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}