India sailed past Syria 2-0 in their second Group-E match of the AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia today. Anushka Kumari scored the two goals for India in either half.

This was the second straight win for India, who demolished Iraq 14-0 in their opening match on October 5. India will play their third and last game against hosts Malaysia on October 11.

Only the group winners will qualify for the AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup 2027 to be held in China. Two players from Odisha are representing the 23-member India U-17 womens team. They are: defender Ritu Badaik and midfielder Thandamoni Baskey.

INDIA RESULTS:

October 5: India (Anushka Kumari 9, 12, 39, 47, 71, Thandamoni Baskey 14, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam 21, 30, Nira Chanu Longjam 42, Pritika Barman 50, Abhista Basnett 70, 86, Joya Kabul Hasan 79, Alva Devi Senjam 90+3) beat Iraq 14-0.

October 8: India (Anushka Kumari 5, 55) beat Syria 2-0.
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PHOTO: Players of Indian U-17 womens team celebrate after scoring a goal against Syria at the AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers in Selayang, Malaysia on 8 October 2026.