Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 25 (ANI): The India U-17 Women’s Team is ready to start their AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1 marketing campaign in opposition to hosts Kyrgyz Republic on the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on Wednesday.

India are positioned in Group F of the qualifiers consisting of three groups, with Myanmar, being the opposite facet. The first match of the group noticed Myanmar edge Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 on Monday.

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About the preparations for the event, head coach Priya PV mentioned, “We have a relatively new squad. For most of these girls, the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship last month was their first tournament experience. After that, we had a 20-day camp in Indore, where we played some friendly games. There are a few new players in the squad as well. The girls are well-prepared for this tournament.”

India completed in third place within the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship in Dhaka behind champions Russia and runners-up Bangladesh. The Young Tigresses’ thrilling prospect Shilji Shaji gained the event’s golden boot with eight objectives, however sadly, will miss the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers resulting from pneumonia.

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Regarding India’s opponents Kyrgyz Republic, Priya mentioned, “We saw their match against Myanmar. They are a good side. Their players are physically very strong. They will also benefit from playing in familiar conditions at home. However, we will give our everything to win.”

Earlier this month, the Indian Senior Women’s Team performed two AFC Olympic Qualifying matches in opposition to the Kyrgyz Republic on the similar venue, profitable 5-0 and 4-0. A large Indian scholar inhabitants in Bishkek got here to help the Blue Tigresses, and Priya hopes for extra of the identical tomorrow.

India will subsequent tackle Myanmar of their second and final group match on Friday. The group winner will qualify for Round 2 of the Qualifiers consisting of eight groups, which is able to happen in September 2023. The high 4 groups from Round 2 will qualify for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024. Japan, DPR Korea and China PR have already certified as the highest three groups from the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2019. (ANI)

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