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AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India beats Chinese Taipei; registers first win in 22 years -Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup clash between India and Chinese Taipei.
India lost to Japan in their 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign opener (Photo credit: AIFF)
The Indian women's U20 football team will take on Chinese Taipei in the final group match of the AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand.
The team had a horrid run so far, losing both their game earlier against Japan and Australia, having a -11 goal difference before the start of this match.
However, they bounced back strongly with a convincing win in their final group match. Sibani Nongmeikapam scored a brace, while Bhumika Khumukcham scored one goal.
The team now hope that Uzbekistan and Jordan play out a draw in the other group, which will help India qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time in 22 years.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 8 April 2026 3:12 PM IST
41' Taipei crowded the Indian box but was well defended
India 2-0 Chinese Taipei
- 8 April 2026 3:02 PM IST
32' Sibani doubled the lead for India just after the drinks break
India 2-0 Chinese Taipei
Sibani find the far side after winning the aerial battle with the last defender and easily placed the ball with a left footer shot.
- 8 April 2026 2:57 PM IST
26' Bhumika scores the first goal of the tournament for India
India 1-0 Chinese Taipei
Bhumika made a brilliant run on the far side and took a direct shot on the goal, which found the back of the net despite a deflection from Taipei's defender.
- 8 April 2026 2:51 PM IST
20' A brilliant diving save from Jamu, keep the scoreline unchanged
India 0-0 Chinese Taipei
- 8 April 2026 2:39 PM IST
8' A few shots on target for India but yet to test the goalkeeper
India 0-0 Chinese Taipei
India made a few good runs from the right wing and tried to find the long rangers, but has yet to find a testing cross in Chinese Taipei's box
- 8 April 2026 2:33 PM IST
2' An early shot from Chinese Taipei, but fails to find the target
India 0-0 Chinese Taipei
- 8 April 2026 2:20 PM IST
Here is the starting XI of India for this important clash
India had decided to change their goalkeeper for this final match as Ribansi Jamu has been picked up today in place of Monalisha. Meanwhile, defender Shubhangi Singh will continue to lead this side.
Here is the Indian Starting XI:
- 8 April 2026 1:55 PM IST
Hello and welcome to the India Vs Chinese Taipei match at the AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup
The Indian women's U20 football team will take on Chinese Taipei in a must-win encounter in their final game of the group stage.
The match is scheduled at 2:30 PM IST.
