14-0! India U17 women crush Iraq for biggest-ever win in Asian Cup qualifiers
India's U17 women's football team achieved a record-breaking 14-0 victory against Iraq in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers. The match, held in Malaysia, featured a dominant performance by Anushka Kumari and was briefly interrupted by weather.
Why it matters
This historic win highlights the growing competitiveness and development of women's youth football in India on the international stage.
NEW DELHI: India’s U17 women’s side made a stunning start to their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign, registering their biggest-ever victory with a 14-0 demolition of Iraq at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday.The Young Tigresses broke their previous record wins of 12-0 against the UAE in 2014 and Sri Lanka in 2018 with a ruthless attacking display that left Iraq struggling to cope for much of the contest.Anushka Kumari led the rout with five goals and was named Player of the Match, while skipper and centre-back Abhista Basnett scored twice.
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