India beats Chinese Taipei to stay alive in the quarter-finals of the U-20 Women’s Asian Cup, ahead of the result between Uzbekistan and Jordan

India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Thailand on Wednesday to stay in contention for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup.

The last time the Indian team reached the quarter-finals of this tournament was in 2004, which was also the last time the team played the U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.

However, the Young Tigresses will have to hope that the Group B match between Uzbekistan and Jordan ends in a draw later today. A winner in that match and India’s hopes of qualifying as one of the top two third-placed teams will evaporate.

Bhumika Devi Khumukcham (26′) and Sibani Devi (32′, 87′) were on target for India, while Kao Hsin (90+3′) scored a consolation goal for Taipei in a game in which Joakim Alexandersson’s side undoubtedly produced their best performance in the tournament so far.

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Published on April 8, 2026