The India U20 women&rsquo;s football team has qualified for the AFC U20 Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years, clinching a tense 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in their final Group D match at Yangon&rsquo;s Thuwunna Stadium on Sunday.
Pooja&rsquo;s 27th-minute strike proved decisive as the Young Tigresses topped the group with seven points. The winger started the move herself on the counter, crossed from the right, and later finished the chance from close range after Neha looped the ball back into the box.
India controlled the first half, nearly scoring early when Neha set up Sibani Devi. Myanmar fought back after the break, forcing goalkeeper Monalisha Devi into several key saves, including a dramatic clearance off the goal line in the 80th minute.
The hosts twice hit the woodwork late on, while India&rsquo;s Sulanjana Raul also rattled the crossbar on a counter-attack. Despite relentless pressure, India held on to secure their historic qualification.
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Young Tigresses beat Myanmar 1-0 to seal historic AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup berth

India U20 Women Enter Asian Cup After 20 Years

Young Tigresses beat Myanmar 1-0 to seal historic AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup berth

August 10, 2025 | 18:17 IST