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India secure AFC women's Asia Cup qualification with historic win vs Thailand

India secure AFC women's Asia Cup qualification with historic win vs Thailand

India Today3 days ago
The Indian women's team secured a historic 2-1 win over Thailand to secure their qualification into the AFC Women's Asia Cup on Sunday, July 5. A brace from Sangita was enough for India to secure the win and finish at the top of the group and punch their ticket for the Asia Cup 2026 in Australia.Sangita scored a brace and that proved to be the difference in the end as the Blue Tigresses had to hold on and soak in the pressure from Thailand to secure the win. This was the first time India defeated Thailand, who are placed 24 places above them in the FIFA rankings.# ! #WAC2026, HERE WE COME! #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/zCdgfe56Ft— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) July 5, 2025advertisementSangita opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Chatchawan Rodthong leveled the score for Thailand just after the second half got underway. With the match on a knife-edge, Sangita stepped up and nodded in the ball to the net to ensure the win was sealed.
This will be the first time India has made it to the AFC Asian Cup via the qualifiers, with them making 8 appearances in the continental event. India last participated in 2003 edition when qualifiers were not in place. In 2022. India was the host but had to withdraw from the tournament due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the camp.The Asian Cup next year will serve as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027.- Ends
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