India 0-5 Australia Highlights, AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Young Tigresses Eliminated After Defeat Against Matildas

Good evening, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering India’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup group-stage match against Australia. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: India U20 vs Australia U20

• Series: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

• Venue: Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026

• Time: 2:30 PM IST

The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 matches, including India vs Australia, will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website. However, there will be no television broadcast of the games in India.

India U-20: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Thoibisana Chanu Toijam, Pooja, Sibani Devi, Lhingdeikim, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Remi Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh (C), Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Sulanjana Raul and Cindy Remruatpuii Colney

Substitutes: (DF) Sahena TH, (DF) Shruti Kumari, (DF) Nishima Kumari, (MF) Arina Devi Nameirakpam, (MF) Neha, (MF) Babita Kumari, (GK) Ribansi Jamu, (DF) Ruchi, (FW) Shilji Shaji, (MF) Monisha Singha, (FW) Deepika Pal, (GK) Nandini

Australia U-20: Ilona Melegh (GK), Tegan Bertolissio, Emma Dundas, Skye Halmarick, Shelby McMahon, Zara Kruger, Alexia Apostolakis (C), Avaani Prakash, Danella Butrus, Peta Trimis, Rubi Maye Sullivan

Substitutes: Amelia Bennett, Alexis Collins, Daisy Brown, India Breier, Amelia Cassar, Tiana Fuller, Poppy O'Keeffe, Jasmine Black, Caley Henniker, Georgia Ritchie, Talia Younis, Sienna Dale

And we are underway at the BG Stadium in Thailand for this all important Group C match between Australia and India. Must win match this for the Indian team and they should start with a similar intent.

No real attacking threat from either teams in the initial moments of this match and positively, India has kept more of the possession in the first 10 minutes or so.

Australia win an early free-kick in a promising position, but it’s a wasted opportunity! The delivery lacks pace and precision, floating harmlessly into the box where Moirangtham collects it comfortably without any pressure. India let off the hook there.

Free kick for India in a promising position! Chanu steps up and goes for a direct delivery into the box, but she puts a bit too much on it. The ball sails over everyone and flies straight over the crossbar, chance goes begging for India.

Cool as you like! Halmarick steps up and buries the penalty with absolute composure, sending the keeper the wrong way. A clinical finish from the spot as he finally breaks the deadlock and gives his side a crucial lead just before halftime!

Halmarick does it again! She’s in the right place at the right time and calmly slots it home to complete her brace. Australia now firmly in control as they double their lead and make it 2-0.

The referee blows the whistle to bring an engaging first half to a close! Australia head into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead, thanks to Halmarick’s clinical brace.

Skye Halmarick steps up once again and completes her hat-trick in style! A composed finish sees the ball hit the back of the net as India pull one back. The scoreline now reads 3-0.

What a blistering run from Butrus! She bursts through the defense with pace and precision before calmly finishing past the keeper. Australia are running riot now as they extend their lead to a commanding 4-0.

We are hearing 5 minutes will be added on to the clock for the final 45 minutes and India are surely exiting the competition after this loss. The 4 goals today means the Young Tigresses have conceded 10 goals in two matches. They conceded 6 against Japan in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 opener.

Australia make it 5-0 before securing pole position in Group C and India's campaign has unfortunately come to an end. These girls didn't even put up a fight. Serious changes needed in Indian football. An overhaul would be the best thing but for now - India 0-5 Australia.