India Vs Uzbekistan Highlights, AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Young Tigresses Win, Qualify For Tournament

Hello and welcome to the start of our live blog for the India vs Uzbekistan, AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers match. The action in Kyrgyzstan is set to kick off at 6:30 PM IST, so stay tuned for pre-match updates and lineups as they are released.

The India U17 women vs Uzbekistan U17 women match will be played on 17th October 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and will start at 6:30 pm IST.

The match will be streamed live on Kyrgyz Sport TV’s official YouTube channel.

Uzbekistan Starting XI: Khalkulova Mariya (1), Sitora Nabieva (3), Mubina Bakhtiyorova (4), Mariya Dakhova (5), Kamila Kushatova (6), Mekhrangiz Khamidova (C) (7), Yodgorkhon Yusupova (9), Nargiza Mamatalieva (10), Shakhzoda Alikhonova (11), Mohina Akbarova (17), Shakhrizoda Khayrullaeva (20)

Substitutes: Sanobar Shoimova (2), Sarvinozkhon Abdulazizova (8), Kamila Bakirova (12), Zaynab Toyirova (13), Nozima Nazarova (14), Charos Yuldasheva (15), Jazira Komekova (16), Ugiloy Shodieva (18), Dilnura Amanbaeva (19), Khusnora Abdusalimova (21), Khonzoda Kholboeva (22), Gulsanam Khasanova (23)

India enter the penultimate clash full of confidence after a spirited 2–1 win over hosts Kyrgyz Republic, a result that put them top of Group G.

National anthems being played before we head to the real action on the field.

Good start by the Uzbeks as they press India high up the field. The Indian girls concede early possession as the UZB U-17 side look to break the deadlock early on.

India 0-0 Uzbekistan 2'

The Uzbeks are all over the Indian side like a rash. The IND U-17 side look ragged and cannot keep hold of the ball. All the action has been played in the Indian half.

India 0-0 Uzbekistan 5'

India's Anushka Kumari takes a shot albeit a volley but the ball lands easily into the hands of the UZB U-17 goalie.

India 0-0 Uzbekistan 12'

We’ll go for a win, obviously. There’s no point sitting back and playing for a draw," said IND coach ahead of the game. However, on current basis, the girls are not threatening the UZB goal.

India 0-0 Uzbekistan 18'

Indian players are playing a long ball tactic against the Uzbeks and it is proving to be a good tactic. UZB U-17 side are playing high up and one good, long ball could release Pearl Fernandes and hurt the UZB girls.

India 0-0 Uzbekistan 28'

Shakhzoda Alikhonova gives UZB the lead! A shambles of a clearance from the Indian defence that leads to Alikhonova having an open goal to aim at and the UZB player shoots and finds the back of the net.

India 0-1 Uzbekistan 38'

Half-time in the match with Uzbekistan leading 1-0 thanks to a volley from Shakhzoda Alikhonova. A huge team talk required from Head coach Joakim Alexandersson.

FYI - The Young Tigresses need to secure a point needed for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification.

India 0-1 Uzbekistan 46'

Indian Tigresses have been sloppy in this half, giving the ball away cheaply and providing no real threat to the UZB goal.

India 0-1 Uzbekistan 52'

India defend a dangerous free-kick from Uzbekistan, but the ball falls for a throw-in, and a threatening cross finds its way into the box. Thandamoni Baskey breaks on the counter, smashing it home to level the score!

India 1-1 Uzbekistan 55'

Oh my my! India are ahead in this game and how! Anushka Kumari slots in the goal to give the Young Tigresses a 2-1 lead after trailing for almost 50-plus minutes.

India 2-1 Uzbekistan 66'

Third goal in this contest and that could settle the tie for Young Tigresses. UZB look dead and buried with the second goal, killing all their confidence and momentum.

India 2-1 Uzbekistan 73'

IND are five minutes plus stoppages away from sealing their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.

India 2-1 Uzbekistan 85'

India have done it! They have won the tie 2-1!