'Keep your head up high': Gutsy Malayan Tigress fall to India
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The Malaysia Under-17 women's football team failed to qualify for the Asian Cup after a 0-4 loss to India. Despite a strong home crowd, the team was unable to overcome India's dominant offensive performance.
Why it matters
This result highlights the competitive landscape of youth women's football in Asia and the development challenges faced by the Malaysian national program.
News ✕ 'Keep your head up high': Gutsy Malayan Tigress fall to India Melissa Darlyne Chow Published: Oct 12, 2026 8:27 AM The Malayan Tigress Under-17s’ hopes of qualifying for the U17 Women’s Asian Cup in China next year went up in smoke after a 0-4 hammering at the hands of India in their final group E match.
India’s win earned them a spot in next year’s tournament, with Malaysia in second place.
The Malayan Tigress Under-17s’ hopes of qualifying for the U17 Women’s Asian Cup in China next year went up in smoke after a 0-4 hammering by India in their final group E match.
A passionate crowd of 2,662 fans at Selayang Stadium, mostly in Harimau Malaya yellow, were treated to a dominant attacking display by India’s Under-17 players and the Malayan Tigress’ defensive prowess on a soggy pitch that had been rained on just moments earlier.
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