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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
India stun Thailand, qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup
Indian women's football team (AIFF) 'We did it!' India's star for the day, Sangita Basfore, could be heard crying to her teammates after the final whistle was blown in the 'knockout' Women's Asian Cup Qualifier fixture at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Saturday. And the tears of joy in the Indian women's eyes reflected the tall task they achieved in beating world No. 46 Thailand 2-1 in their last match of the qualifiers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and booking a ticket to the Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Australia. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The two-time World Cuppers — boosted by a huge crowd cheering on the home side — showed their class with their trademark constant press. But the Indian defence stood strong and Basfore pounced on two of the few golden chances created by the visitors — one on either side of the break — to earn a memorable victory, India's first against the opponents who lie 24 rungs above them on the Fifa ladder. 'We played as a team and that's why I could score the two goals and qualify for the Asian Cup,' Basfore said at the postmatch presentation. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞! 𝑨𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑨 🇦🇺 🔥 #THAIND #BlueTigresses #WAC2026 #IndianFootball ⚽️ — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) July 5, 2025 The gritty defence led by Shilky Devi Hemam, Sweety Devi, Nirmala Devi and Sanju kept the hosts at bay while Panthoi Chanu under the bar made at least two brilliant saves to keep India in the game. But it was the Indians' day on the field as after receiving a pass from Anju Tamang outside the Thailand box, Basfore sent in a brilliant volley that left 'keeper Tiffany Sornpao flying but unable to reach the ball. Thailand came back strongly after the break as Chatchawan Rodthong equalised in the 47th minute. However, the Indian attack led by Manisha, Pyari Xaxa and Ratanbala Devi kept raiding the rival box and Basfore rose to the occasion in the 74th minute and nodded in a headed cut-back by Shilky Devi from a corner kick. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
India qualify for Women's Asian Cup
"We did it!" India's star for the day, Sangita Basfore, could be heard crying to her teammates after the final whistle was blown in the 'knockout' Women's Asian Cup Qualifier fixture at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Saturday. And the tears of joy in the Indian women's eyes reflected the tall task they achieved in beating world No. 46 Thailand 2-1 in their last match of the qualifiers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and booking a ticket to the Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Australia. The two-time World Cuppers — boosted by a huge crowd cheering on the home side — showed their class with their trademark constant press. But the Indian defence stood strong and Basfore pounced on two of the few golden chances created by the visitors — one on either side of the break — to earn a memorable victory, India's first against the opponents who lie 24 rungs above them on the FIFA ladder. "We played as a team and that's why I could score the two goals and qualify for the Asian Cup," Basfore said at the post-match presentation. The truth in her statement was evident throughout the game where the hosts enjoyed a major chunk of possession but were met by the gritty defence led by Shilky Devi Hemam, Sweety Devi, Nirmala Devi and Sanju. On the other hand, star winger Manisha Kalyan kept troubling the Thai defence with her sharp runs, pace and dribbles up the left wing. It was also an unforgettable game for Panthoi Chanu under the bar as she made at least two brilliant saves to keep India in the game. With Thai skipper Saowalak Pengngam, star attacker Jiraporn Mongkoldee and winger Pattaranan Aupachai leading constant attacks into the Indian box, Panthoi made a crucial save off a Saowalak shot at goalmouth in the 15th minute. Two minutes later, it was the woodwork that came in the way of Jiroporn's opener. But it was the Indians' day on the field as after receiving a pass from Anju Tamang outside the Thailand box, Basfore sent in a brilliant volley that left 'keeper Tiffany Sornpao flying but unable to reach the ball that dipped into the top left corner. Crispin Chettri and stand-in coach Priya Valappil's 4-2-3-1 combination worked wonders as Thailand failed to find an equaliser in the first half, aided by another crucial save by Panthoi in the 36th minute to a Jirapon volley that looked destined for the goal. But Thailand came back strongly after the break as Chatchawan Rodthong equalised with a touch to a Saowalak long cross in the 47th minute. This time Panthoi could only dive for it as the ball evaded the woodwork and swerved into the right bottom corner. However, the Indian attack led by Manisha, Pyari Xaxa and Ratanbala Devi kept up their optimism and attacks into the Thailand half and a set piece in the 74th minute brought the Indian efforts to fruition as Basfore nodded in a headed cut-back by Shilky Devi from a corner kick. With the score reading 2-1 in India's favour, Thailand continued their desperate search for an equaliser. But there was no break in the Indian women's grit as they held on and scripted a day to remember for Indian football fans. As Basfore signed off at the presentation, "Our next target is the World Cup!" But for now, they can bask in the glory they have rightfully earned for themselves and the country.
Barnama
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Malayan Tigress Get Touch Of Brazilian Coach, Soleen Appointed Technical Director
PETALING JAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today appointed Joel Cornelli, an experienced coach from Brazil, as the head coach of the national women's football squad. In an announcement, FAM Women's Football Committee chairman Datuk Suraya Yaacob, said Cornelli, who will officially begin his duties at the end of this month, to replace Soleen Al-Zoubi who is currently the FAM Women's Football technical director. Cornelli, who has more than two decades of experience in the coaching, is honoured to be entrusted with leading the Malayan Tigress squad, especially for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from June 23 to July 5. bootstrap slideshow "I believe our team has the potential and I see some players have huge quality. We have one month and a half (2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier), so I will try to do my best to organise the team," he said at his first press conference here, today. Among his achievements while coaching abroad before were guiding Indonesian club Arema FC to win the 2024 President's Cup in addition to helping Jordanian women's football club Etihad Club win the 2023 Jordan Women's Pro League and the 2023 Saudi Arabia Champions Cup. Meanwhile, Suraya described the appointment of the 58-year-old coach as important to further strengthen the Malayan Tigress to compete on the international stage. "We very much welcome Joel's presence into the Malaysian women's football family and I believe he can bring a fresh and new approach to the national women's football squad, especially ahead of the Group H action of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in June. "He will start working with the players at the Malayan Tigress central training camp which is scheduled to begin at the end of May. With the full support of the coaching staff and FAM, I believe the national women's football squad will be able to create a surprise in Tajikistan," she said. Suraya also set an initial target for Cornelli to compete strongly in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualifying campaign and try to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, this December.
