AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Updated points table, most goals after India U17 vs Chinese Taipei U17
Captain Gangte’s hat-trick was enough to clinch a win for India.
Despite taking a lead first, India U17 settled for a 1-1 draw against Palestine. After that, they badly needed a win against Chinese Taipei to keep their qualification hopes alive. However, Bibiano Fernandes‘ boys got off to a poor start after conceding a goal within five minutes.
What seemed to be the beginning of a humiliating exit from the Quailifiers for the home team turned into a tale of resilience, courage, and comeback. Captain Gangte showed no signs of giving up and scored a brilliant hat-trick tonight. The game ended 3-1 in India’s favour.
Blue Colts jointly sit atop Group D
| Teams | MP | W | D | L | PTS | GD |
| Iran | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Lebanon | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Palestine | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chinese Taipei | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -7 |
India’s win over Chinese Taipei put it at 4 points. Iran also went on to lose their lead against Lebanon and was held to a draw. This meant India and Iran finished Matchweek 2 with four points each, but a superior goal difference took Iran to the top spot.
Chinese Taipei’s qualification hopes are over. Lebanon needs a win against India to stay alive in the race, whereas anything other than a win could mean the end of the road for Palestine.
Players with the most goals after India U17 vs Chinese Taipei U17
- Dallalmuon Gangte (India) – 3 goals
- Jafar Asadi (Iran) – 2 goals
- Shubham Poonia (India) – 1 goal
What to expect in the next match week of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers?
India will lock horns against Lebanon, who are in dire need of a win to stay alive in the qualification race. A win for India in the next game will make the Iran vs India game a knockout for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup group stage.
Iran will face Palestine, who are unbeaten after two draws against India and Lebanon. India will be looking forward to winning their next game and hopes Iran drops points, as they are far ahead of India in terms of goal difference.
When will India U17 play next?
India U17 will play next on November 28 against Lebanon.
Who are at the top of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers group D points table?
Iran are at the top of the points table with 4 points.
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