India U-17 Women Face Lebanon in Must-Win Bid for Asian Cup Quarter-Finals

Overview

• India sit on zero points after losses to Australia and a 0-3 defeat to Japan, so beating Lebanon is required to keep their knockout hopes alive.
• India hold a better goal difference at -5 than Group C rivals Philippines (-13) and Chinese Taipei (-14), who play each other and would need a big-margin win to surpass India if the Young Tigresses prevail.
• A draw between Vietnam and Myanmar in Group A, or a Myanmar win by fewer than three goals, would make an India win enough to confirm a last-eight spot regardless of Group C.
• Head coach Pamela Conti praised her players and said the team completed recovery work and a 90‑minute tactical session, with plans to attack more while guarding against Lebanon’s counter-attacks.
• Lebanon are tournament debutants who lost 0-13 to Japan and drew 1-1 with Australia, while India are in their first U-17 Women’s Asian Cup in 21 years and are chasing a first quarter-final berth.