Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43pm on 11 May 2026,Monday Sports
India’s impressive campaign in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup ended after a 0-3 quarter-final defeat to hosts China in Suzhou, crushing hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Despite the loss, the Young Tigresses achieved their best-ever performance in the tournament by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. China dominated possession throughout the match and took the lead through Huang Qinyi before Liu Yuxi converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time. India struggled to create clear opportunities after the break, while goalkeeper Munni produced crucial saves. Li Qixian sealed China’s victory with a late goal in regulation time.
