India's Resolute Defense Falters as Japan Clinches Victory in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup
India held their ground against Japan in the first half of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup match but lost 0-3 after Japan's Yumi Hayashi and Yuzuha Ikeda scored. India must now beat Lebanon to reach the quarterfinals. Japan leads Group B with six points from two matches.
India's U-17 women's team displayed a strong defensive strategy during their AFC Asian Cup clash against Japan, only loosing ground in the second half to fall 0-3.
Despite holding their formidable opponents to a goalless draw in the first half, India was unable to withstand Japan's offensive pressure after the break.
India now faces a must-win situation against Lebanon to stand a chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals, as Japan leads Group B with six points.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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