India's Resolute Defense Falters as Japan Clinches Victory in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup

India held their ground against Japan in the first half of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup match but lost 0-3 after Japan's Yumi Hayashi and Yuzuha Ikeda scored. India must now beat Lebanon to reach the quarterfinals. Japan leads Group B with six points from two matches.

India's U-17 women's team displayed a strong defensive strategy during their AFC Asian Cup clash against Japan, only loosing ground in the second half to fall 0-3.

Despite holding their formidable opponents to a goalless draw in the first half, India was unable to withstand Japan's offensive pressure after the break.

India now faces a must-win situation against Lebanon to stand a chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals, as Japan leads Group B with six points.