Hard opening loss for girls team against India in Asian qualifiers

The Iraq U17 girls national team began its campaign in the Asian qualifiers for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup on Monday with a heavy defeat against its Indian counterpart by 14-0. The match took place at MP Selayang Stadium in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, as part of the first round of Group E fixtures. The Indian team imposed its total dominance over the course of the match, scoring fourteen goals to none and achieving a strong start in the continental tournament. The girls team awaits upcoming encounters within the same group, seeking to overcome the opening stumble and maintain competitive chances.