India 1-3 Chinese Taipei LIVE Score, AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: Blue Tigresses Crash Out After Third Straight Defeat

Chinese Taipei get the job done and book their place in the quarterfinals, where they’ll take on defending champions China. For India, it’s the end of a difficult campaign. The Blue Tigresses crash out of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with zero points from three matches and a tough goal difference of -14.

There were moments tonight that hinted at something better, especially that stunning Manisha Kalyan strike that briefly lifted the mood and gave India hope. For a while, it even looked like India might build on that momentum. But defensive errors crept in again, and Chinese Taipei punished them without mercy to pull clear and take the game away.

India 1-3 Chinese Taipei

Six minutes of added time for India to find a miracle. But with three goals needed to stay alive in the tournament, the task now looks almost impossible for the Blue Tigresses.

India 1-3 Chinese Taipei 90+1'

From a tight angle where everyone expects a cross, she unleashes a ferocious strike at goal instead. It’s heading dangerously toward the net, but Cheng reacts brilliantly, stretching out a hand to push it away. What an effort and an even better save.

India 1-3 Chinese Taipei 89'

A superbly simple move from Chinese Taipei. Chen Yu-chin is played through by a perfectly curved pass that splits the entire Indian defence. She keeps her composure, rounds Panthoi, and calmly rolls the ball into the empty net. In the collision, Sweety crashes into Panthoi, leaving both players needing medical attention, and it looks unlikely the Indian goalkeeper will be able to continue.

India 1-3 Chinese Taipei 78'

Another long ball over the top catches the Indian defence stretched, and Chen J.W. races through on goal with Martina left scrambling. Just as it looks dangerous, Sweety charges back brilliantly, putting Chen under pressure and forcing a rushed shot that slides just wide of the far post. A massive let-off for India.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 75'

The ball is in the net, but it won’t count. A through ball down the right is flicked on by Sanju into Su’s path, and she coolly takes a touch before guiding it into the far bottom corner. For a moment it looks like Chinese Taipei have extended their lead, but the flag goes up immediately, Su was miles offside when the initial pass was played. An easy decision for the officials.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 62'

India are building real pressure nowA slick passing move between Sanfida and Shilky releases Rimpa down the left, and she fires a dangerous cross into the six-yard box. Su rises to clear, but it crashes off the forehead of a charging Pyari in a brave piece of defending. Chinese Taipei are being pushed back as India continue to press.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 58'

Chen J.W. bursts down the right and whips in a beautiful cross to the far post. Huang meets it on the volley but completely miskicks, sending it straight at Nirmala. She tries to stab at the rebound, but there’s no power behind it and Panthoi gathers comfortably. A lucky escape for India.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 50'

India make a change at the break as Rimpa Haldar comes on to replace Soumya Gugoloth. Rimpa showed plenty of promise in the second half against Vietnam, where India looked far more composed and threatening, and the Blue Tigresses will be hoping she can bring that same energy and spark as they chase an equaliser in this crucial second half.

Chinese Taipei head into the break with the advantage thanks to Su Yu-hsuan’s tap-in after a costly Sanju Yadav error and a cruel Panthoi Chanu own goal, which came in the most unfortunate fashion after Su’s penalty struck the post and rebounded off the goalkeeper into the net. In between those blows, Manisha Kalyan lit up the game with a stunning thunderbolt to bring India level and spark belief. The Blue Tigresses showed flashes of promise, but they’ll need a big response after the break. Crunch time awaits in the second half.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 45'

Heartbreak for India right at the end. Su steps up for the penalty and smashes it against the post, but the rebound turns cruel. The ball ricochets straight onto the back of a diving Panthoi and trickles over the line into the net. An incredibly unfortunate own goal, and with virtually the last kick of the half, Chinese Taipei snatch the lead.

India 1-2 Chinese Taipei 45+8'

The corner isn’t fully cleared by the Indian defence, and when the ball is whipped back into the box, it unfortunately strikes Pyari’s hand. The referee points straight to the spot, a harsh moment for India, but by the letter of the law, it’s a clear penalty.

India 1-1 Chinese Taipei 45+6'

India have completely come alive after that stunning equaliser, and the momentum has clearly shifted. The Blue Tigresses are playing with renewed confidence. Right now, the plan almost seems simple, get the ball to Manisha Kalyan and let her work her magic.

India 1-1 Chinese Taipei 44'

What an unbelievable strike from the Indian superstar! Lining up a free-kick from long range, Manisha Kalyan steps up with confidence and absolutely smashes it goalward. The ball rockets through the air and crashes off the underside of the crossbar, bouncing down behind the line before spinning back out. There’s a moment of uncertainty, but VAR quickly confirms the goal, and India are level! A stunning piece of technique and power from Kalyan, and without exaggeration, that is one of the greatest goals ever scored by an Indian footballer.

India 1-1 Chinese Taipei 40'

Tempers flare on the pitch as K. S. Huang aggressively shoves Soumya off the ball during a tussle in midfield. The referee immediately stops play and pulls out a yellow card for Huang. There’s a brief VAR check for possible harsher punishment, but the officials agree with the on-field decision, it remains a booking only, and play resumes with India looking to regain control.

India 0-1 Chinese Taipei 37'

Japan are leading Vietnam in the other Group C game and as things stand, Japan and Chinese Taipei are going through to the next round unless we get some late drama.

India 0-1 Chinese Taipei 26'

Sangita seems to have handled the ball outside the box and the ref awards a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area. Dangerous situation for the Indian team. However, nothing doing and the scoreline stays 1-0.

India 0-1 Chinese Taipei 21'

India need a response from their forward line and this Chinese Taipei backline is weak. Few chances have fallen to the Blue Tigresses but the latter have been inept in front of goal.

India 0-1 Chinese Taipei 16'

Heart-break for India as Chinese Taipei takes the lead in a crucial match for them. Su Yu-hsuan with the all-important goal.

India 0-1 Chinese Taipei 12'

Chance keep falling for India with Manisha Kalyan releasing Soumya through on goal. The forward though cannot direct her shot on goal.

India 0-0 Chinese Taipei 6'

Manisha Kalyan whips in a corner and seems like Soumya Guguloth gets head to it. But unfortunately, she could not direct it towards goal.

India 0-0 Chinese Taipei 4'

Kick-off in Sydney as Chinese Taipei get the ball within 20 seconds of the start.

India 0-0 Chinese Taipei 1'

We are inching closer to the kick-off at the Western Sydney Stadium with India women's team in action against Chinese Taipei. The nerves must sure be dangling for the Blue Tigresses.

Chinese Taipei XI: Wang Yu-ting (gk), Chang Chi-lan, Su Sin-yun, Hsu Yi-yun, Saki Matsunaga, Wu Kai Ching, Chen Jin-wen, Su Yu-hsuan, Chen Ying-hui (C), Chen Yu-chin, Huang Ke-sin

“The two matches (against Vietnam and Japan) were very different. The first thing we have to do is try to turn the page on what has happened as quickly as possible. We need to prepare well for this match, and we have no doubt about that,” said Valverde.

Where to watch the India vs Chinese Taipei AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 match?

The India vs Chinese Taipei AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 match will be live streamed on the Fancode platform. However, the match will not be telecast anywhere in India