India registers first U17 Women’s Asian Cup win in 21 years - Highlights
Highlights from India vs Lebanon in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as the Young Tigresses chase a historic quarter-final qualification.
AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup LIVE: India vs Lebanon (Photo credit: AIFF)
India produced a commanding performance to defeat Lebanon 4-0 in their final Group B match of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Suzhou on Friday. The victory marked the Young Tigresses’ first win at the tournament in 21 years and kept their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.
Pritika Barman starred with a brace, opening the scoring with a brilliant solo effort before adding India’s fourth late in the game. Alva Devi Senjam doubled the lead before half-time, while Joya added a third with an excellent finish in the second half.
With the emphatic victory, India completed their group-stage campaign on a high after defeats to Australia and Japan. The Young Tigresses will now wait for the remaining Group C results later tonight to know whether the win is enough to secure a historic quarter-final berth.
Highlights:
History created in Suzhou! The Young Tigresses secure dominant victory over Lebanon. Pritika Barman starred with a brilliant brace, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya also found the net in a memorable performance.
India will secure a historic first-ever qualification to the knockout stage of the competition after returning to the tournament for the first time in 21 years, depending on the rest of the results.
India 4 - 0 Lebanon
Pritika Barman grabs her second goal of the match with another confident finish, capping off a brilliant attacking display from the Young Tigresses. India are now firmly in control and on the verge of history.
India 4 - 0 Lebanon
Joya bursts down the left flank with a powerful run before producing a brilliant finish to extend India’s lead. The Young Tigresses are closing in on a famous result in Suzhou.
India 3 - 0 Lebanon
Back underway in Suzhou as India restart with a two-goal lead. The Young Tigresses are 45 minutes away from a potential historic quarter-final qualification and will look to maintain their intensity in the second half.
India 2 - 0 Lebanon
A superb first-half performance from the Young Tigresses as they head into the break with a two-goal advantage. India have looked confident in attack and composed defensively, putting themselves in a strong position in the race for a historic quarter-final spot.
India 2 - 0 Lebanon
Three minutes added at the end of the first half as India look to carry their momentum into the break with a comfortable lead and one foot in the quarter-finals.
India 2 - 0 Lebanon
Alva Devi Senjam doubles India’s lead with a fine finish following a quick restart. The Young Tigresses catch Lebanon off guard and make the pressure count with a well-taken goal.
India 2 - 0 Lebanon
The Young Tigresses are playing with confidence and composure, continuing to push Lebanon while staying organised at the back. As things stand, India are on course for a historic place in the quarter-finals.
India 1 - 0 Lebanon
Pritika Barman produces a moment of brilliance for India! Picking up the ball on the right flank, she drives forward on a dazzling solo run before unleashing a stunning finish into the top corner to give the Young Tigresses an early lead.
India 1 - 0 Lebanon
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