On Sunday, India’s Under-20 women’s national team created history by defeating host Myanmar 1-0 in their final group D match at Thuvunna Stadium in Yangon. During this time, the Indian women’s team qualified for the AFC Under-20 Women Asian Cup after a long wait of 20 years.

Young Tigraces have finished top in their group with seven points. At the same time, Pooja won the hearts of the audience present at Thuvunna Stadium by scoring in the 27th minute.

The same match was played in two parts. India dominated the half half, while Myanmar dominated the second half. Neha and Sibani Devi Nongmikapam scored together in the third minute, when Sibani gave a cross to Myanmar, which Myanmar was just a few inches away from scoring a goal.

The hosts also carried out some counter -attacks, facing all the pressure and in the 9th minute, Forward Su Su Khin, Yin Lun Ian came close to scoring goals after scoring the ball on the chest.

At the same time, as time passed, Myanmar started strengthening his grip in the game. But India took a lead in the match a few minutes before the 30th minute. Pooja started attacking the counter and then crossed the right side.

From the other side Neha managed to reach the end of the ball and she brought the ball back to the goalpost. Pooja, who had reached the goalpost by then, did not get time to react and she brought the ball beyond the goal line.

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– Indian football team (@indianfootball) August 10, 2025