Suzhou, May 8 -- India's historic qualification to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 quarter-finals was powered by attacking intent, belief, and four goals against Lebanon on Friday. After the final whistle at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8, goalscorers Pritika Barman, Alva Devi Senjam and Joya reflected on a day that secured India's first-ever knockout-stage appearance at the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.

Pritika Barman, who opened and closed the scoring in the 4-0 victory, revealed that she had visualised scoring the night before stepping onto the pitch.

"It feels really good. I scored two goals, and we played really well. We had to win this match, so everyone gave their absolute bes...