The U-17 Japan Women's National Team continued their impressive run at the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 on Wednesday, May 5, overcoming India with three second-half goals to secure their second consecutive victory in the group stage.
Playing in the second round of group matches, Japan entered the contest after a winning start and aimed to maintain momentum. The first half saw both sides probing for openings, but the breakthrough came after the interval. Japan's attacking pressure paid off as they netted three times to break India's resistance and seal the win.
The tournament, featuring 12 teams divided into groups, serves as a crucial platform for young talents across Asia. Japan, competing as one of the favorites, has showcased their depth and tactical discipline. The back-to-back victories put them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.
Coach will be pleased with the team's resilience and ability to finish chances. The squad's cohesion and technical skills were evident as they controlled large portions of the game. The three-goal burst in the second half demonstrated their quality in front of goal.
India, despite the loss, showed moments of promise but could not contain Japan's relentless pressure. The Japanese defense, meanwhile, remained solid to preserve the shutout.
The victory underscores Japan's strength in youth women's football. The team, known as 'Little Nadeshiko', has a tradition of excellence in age-group competitions. They will aim to carry this form into the remainder of the group stage and beyond.
With this result, Japan tops their group with maximum points. The team will look to continue their winning form in their next group match as they aim for the title.
Based on reporting from サッカーキング.