May 2, 2026 11:04 PM
India go down 0-2 to Australia in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup opener despite spirited fight
India’s return to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a 21-year absence began with a 0-2 defeat to Australia, but the scoreline did not fully reflect the fight shown by India U17 women's national football team in their Group B opener in Suzhou on Saturday. Coached by Pamela Conti, the Young Tigresses grew into the contest after a cautious first half, where Theodora Mouithys’s 25th-minute strike gave Australia the lead. An unfortunate own goal by Abhista Basnett in the 59th minute dou...