India's Dominant Victory over Turkmenistan in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier: Shubhangi and Sulanjana Score Brace Each for a 7-0 Win for India
India started the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier match against Turkmenistan on a strong note, with Shubhangi Singh scoring the first goal at the 7th minute to give India a 1-0 lead. This was followed by Sibani Devi's goal at the 14th minute, making it 2-0 for India.
As the first half progressed, India continued to dominate the match, passing the ball around and keeping Turkmenistan at bay. Thoibisana Chanu scored at the 35th minute to make it 3-0, and just before the half-time whistle, captain Shubhangi Singh scored her second goal, extending India's lead to 4-0.
The second half began much like the first, with India maintaining control of the game. Pooja scored at the 65th minute to make it 5-0 for India. The match's momentum didn't slow down, with Sulanjana Raul scoring a brace, her first at the 38th minute and her second at the 90+4 minute, to secure a comprehensive 7-0 win for India.
The starting XIs for India included Monalisha Devi (GK), Remi Thokchom, Thoibisana Chanu, Arina Devi Nameirakpam, Neha, Pooja, Sibani Devi, Shubhangi Singh (C), Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Cindy Remruatpuii, and Sulanjana Raul.
The match took place at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, on August 8, 2025. This victory was a significant step for India in their campaign to qualify for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2006.
Shubhangi Singh led the scoring for India with two goals, while Sulanjana Raul and Sibani Devi also contributed with a brace and a goal, respectively. India's offense was relentless, and Turkmenistan struggled to find any rhythm.
Live streaming of the match was available on the Pyone Play Sports YouTube channel and the AIFF's official YouTube channel. A live blog was also covering the match, providing updates and analysis throughout the game.
With this comprehensive win, India positioned themselves at the top of Group D with 4 points and a +7 goal difference, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the main tournament in Thailand next year.
[1] Source: AIFF Official Website [3] Source: AFC Official Website
The dominating performance by India in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier against Turkmenistan was not only a testament to their sports prowess but also their commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as evidenced by their synchronized and relentless offense. The eventual 7-0 win, led by Shubhangi Singh's two goals and Sulanjana Raul's brace, signified a significant stride towards achieving India's goal of qualifying for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2006, reinforcing the importance of sports in fostering national pride and health.
