India 0-2 Australia LIVE Score, AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026: The Joey's Continue Domination

The Joeys have picked up right where they left off, dictating the tempo with sustained spells of possession that have kept India firmly on the back foot. Their pressure forced an early corner and subsequently a dangerous free kick just outside the penalty area. However, the Indian wall held firm, successfully blocking the strike to keep the deficit at two. The Blue Colts need to find a way to disrupt Australia’s rhythm soon.

Henrique Oliveira continues to be a handful for India, consistently stretching the defense, though he couldn't carve out a genuine threat in the final moments. India managed a late surge, finishing the half with a corner kick, but the Australian defense stood firm and cleared the danger. It has been a dominant display from Australia, who controlled the tempo and created the better chances. While Bibiano Fernandes’ side has shown flashes of quality, their attacks remain too scattered to break through. Australia heads into the break comfortably leading by two, thanks to that clinical strike from Becvinovski and a coolly converted penalty from Max Court. The Blue Colts have a mountain to climb in the second half.

The intensity is ramping up in Jeddah. Australia’s Becvinovski just fired a stinging shot from the right, but India keeper Rajrup Sarkar was equal to the task, pulling off a sharp save to keep the deficit at two. After some time, India transitioned, capitalizing on a turnover to launch a swift counter-attack. However, the final cross from the left arrived a fraction too late, drifting harmlessly over the byline. Shortly after, Australia’s Henrique Oliveira looked to spark a response but miscued his own cross, sending the ball wide. It’s end-to-end stuff as both sides search for that next crucial breakthrough!

Disaster strikes for India as Australia capitalize from the spot. After a foul on the edge of the penalty area, the referee pointed straight to the spot. Max Court stepped up and coolly dispatched the penalty, drilling his effort into the bottom-right corner. Despite diving the right way, India goalkeeper Rajrup Sarkar couldn’t get a hand to it. The Joeys now hold a commanding 2-0 advantage in this crucial clash.

The Blue Colts are knocking on the door again, carving out a brilliant opportunity down the left flank. A dangerous delivery whipped across the face of the goal, agonizingly out of reach for the rushing forwards before Australia scrambled it clear. India is maintaining calm, patient possession, committing five players forward to stretch the Australian backline while keeping a structured five-man cover at the rear to guard against any sudden counter-attacks.

The Joeys are firmly in the driver’s seat, maintaining control with long spells of sustained possession that are forcing India to retreat deep into their own half. Australia’s midfield is moving the ball with purpose, patiently probing for gaps in the Indian defensive structure. They have just forced a corner kick after another dangerous attack down the right, further tightening the screws as they hunt for a second goal.

India had a golden opportunity to draw level after threading a perfect through ball behind the Australian defense, leaving their attacker one-on-one with the keeper. Unfortunately, the final touch lacked the necessary composure, and the chance went begging. Despite the heartbreak, the intensity from India hasn't dipped; they continue to press high and dominate possession, clearly hungry for that crucial equalizer.

The Blue Colts defence is broken early in Jeddah. Australia’s Becvinovski has put his side in front, expertly converting a clinical delivery from the left flank. The Indian defense, which had remained disciplined and compact throughout the first two minutes, was caught slightly out of position on that transition. It’s a bitter blow for the Blue Colts, who must now respond quickly to keep their AFC U-17 Asian Cup campaign on track.

The match is underway and India are attacking from left to right. Meanwhile, Australia are in the green jersey and are building up from right to left. There is already an intense battle for possession with the Indians up for press.

The India vs Australia, AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will also be streamed globally on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube channels for free.

• Fixture: India U17 vs Australia U17

• Series: AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026

• Venue: Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

• Time: 9:30 PM IST

Good evening, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering India’s AFC U17 Asian Cup group-stage match against Australia. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.