Suzhou, May 5 -- The India U17 women's national team went down 0-3 to Japan in their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group B match at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, India conceded just before the hour mark through Yumi Hayashi (59') and a double strike from Yuzuha Ikeda (76', 81') saw the four-time champions secure their second win in the group, according to a release.

The result takes Japan to the top of Group B with six points from two matches. India remain without a point from their opening two games, and are bottom of the group after Lebanon held Australia to a 1-1 draw earlier in the day.

Japan set the tempo from the opening whistle, using width through Mashiro Yamaji and F...