How can India qualify for AFC U17 Asian Cup?
India lost to Lebanon in the third qualifier against Lebanon.
India faced a blow on their path to qualification for the AFC U17 Asian Cup as they were outplayed by Lebanon on Friday. The Blue Colts conceded two goals at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad as Lebanon cruise through to victory.
This defeat has pushed India to the third position in Group D. The Blue Colts have four points in their bag. They will face Iran in the last qualifier on Sunday.
Group D points table
| Teams | MP | W | D | L | PTS | GD |
| Iran | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | +7 |
| Lebanon | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2 |
| India | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Palestine | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
| Chinese Taipei | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -7 |
Iran are at the top of the points table in the group with 7 points in three matches. Behind them are Lebanon in the second position with 6 points, but they have played all their matches, so they can’t qualify for the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
The Blue Colts have dropped to third position in their group after their loss to Lebanon. India have four points after their three matches in the qualifiers. In contrast, Palestine and Chinese Taipei occupy fourth and fifth positions, with 2 and 1 points, respectively. Their qualification is also not possible as they can’t overtake Iran with only one match remaining.
How can India qualify?
The Indian fans do not need to take the calculators out. For the Blue Colts, the qualification scenario is simple. Beat Iran and book your ticket. Iran have a three-point lead in the points table as they wait to face India in the group decider.
If the Blue Colts win against Iran, the two teams will be level on points, but points scored in the head-to-head match will help them edge their West Asian counterparts. However, it will be a mammoth task for the hosts to achieve a positive result. Iran have not lost any match in the qualifiers and are in sublime form, but their draw against Lebanon will serve as an inspiration for the hosts.
India have how many points in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers?
The Blue Colts have four points after three matches.
Can India qualify for the AFC U17 Asian Cup?
Yes, the Blue Colts can qualify for the AFC U17 Asian Cup if they beat Iran in the last match of the qualifiers.
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