Myanmar U17 women qualify for Asian Cup

 

Myanmar qualified for the 2027 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup after defeating Hong Kong SAR 2-1 in the final Group G qualifier at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on 11 October.

With qualification at stake, both teams gave their all, but Myanmar came from behind to secure victory. The result earned Myanmar a place in the final tournament for the third time, marking their second consecutive appearance.

Japanese coach Yuki Tetsuro, who previously achieved notable success with Myanmar’s senior women’s national team also guided the U17 side to Asian qualification in his first tournament in charge.

Both teams fielded their strongest line-ups, with Myanmar applying pressure from the opening whistle. However, Hong Kong, who were strong at long-range shooting, took the lead in the 28th minute through Wang Yi’s longrange effort. Myanmar continued pressing for an equaliser and captain Shin Thant Phyu Sin Pyone levelled the score in the 42nd minute, leaving the teams tied 1-1 at half-time.

Myanmar maintained their attacking pressure after the break, and Thet Thet Wai scored the decisive goal with a long-range shot in the 60th minute. Myanmar then focused on protecting their lead and effectively contained Hong Kong’s attempts to find an equalizer. At the end of the Group G qualifiers, Myanmar topped the group with six points from two wins to secure qualification. Hong Kong finished with three points, while Guam lost both matches and failed to qualify.

Myanmar secured their place in the final tournament with a 9-0 victory over Guam followed by the 2-1 win over Hong Kong.

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