India's U18 Women's Team Secures Semifinal Spot with Dominant 25-0 Victory Over Singapore
India's Impressive Win in Women's U18 Asia Cup
In a stunning display of skill, India triumphed over Singapore with a score of 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the Women's U18 Asia Cup, securing a place in the semifinals. This victory marked India's perfect record in the pool stage, allowing them to top Pool A. A total of ten players contributed to the scoreline, with Nousheen Naz leading the charge by netting seven goals (8', 13', 17', 18', 40', 52', and 58'). Geethasri Nammi, named 'Player of the Match', added five goals (13', 28', 47', 48', 60'), while captain Sweety Kujur scored four times (2', 24', 38', 45'). Priyanka Minz also shone with a hat-trick (22', 37', 53'), complemented by goals from Diya (27'), Nancy Saroha (36'), Shruti Kumari (40'), Pushpa Manjhi (47'), Rashmeen Kaur (47'), and Sandeepa Kumari (51%).
Strong Start by India
India's captain, Sweety, set the tone early by scoring in the second minute, signaling their aggressive intent. Nousheen quickly followed up with a goal in the eighth minute, and by the 13th minute, both Geethasri and Nousheen had found the net again, establishing India's dominance. As the second quarter progressed, Nousheen added two more goals, while Priyanka and Sweety extended the lead before halftime, showcasing India's control over the match.
Continued Dominance in the Second Half
In the third quarter, Diya and Geethasri scored early, further dismantling Singapore's defense. The Indian team continued to apply pressure, with Nancy, Priyanka, Sweety, Nousheen, and Shruti all scoring. The final quarter saw India netting eight additional goals, with Sweety finishing with four, Geethasri reaching five, and Nousheen achieving an impressive seven goals. This match highlighted one of the most remarkable performances at the U18 level, with contributions from Pushpa, Rashmeen, Sandeepa, and Priyanka. With nine points and a flawless record, India topped Pool A after victories against Malaysia, Korea, and Singapore. The identity of their semifinal opponents will be determined after the conclusion of the Pool B matches later today.