Taiwan Easily Defeats India, Officially Advances to Quarterfinals

(Football Result) - Taiwan (China) defeated India 3-1 in the final Group C match, thereby securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup as the group runner-up and will face the reigning champion China.

The Taiwan (China) women's national team secured qualification for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 after defeating India 3-1 in the final Group C match held on March 10 at Western Sydney Stadium.

This result allowed the East Asian representative to conclude the group stage in second place, behind Japan, thus earning a ticket to the knockout round. In the quarterfinals, Taiwan (China) will face the reigning champion China on March 14.

Immediately after the opening whistle, the Indian women's team started confidently. They created a notable opportunity in the very first minute when Manisha Kalyan executed a dangerous corner kick that hit the post before goalkeeper Wang Yu-Ting managed to control the situation.

However, Taiwan (China) quickly responded and gradually regained control of the match. In the 20th minute, the blue-shirted team scored the opening goal as Su Yu-Hsuan capitalized on a defensive mistake by India to easily slot the ball into the empty net.

India's efforts were rewarded in the 39th minute when Manisha Kalyan executed a beautiful left-footed free kick. After consulting VAR, the referee confirmed the ball had crossed the line and recognized the equalizing goal for the South Asian team.

However, India's advantage did not last long. Just before the first half ended, Pyari Xaxa handled the ball inside the penalty area, resulting in a penalty for the home team. Hsu Yi-Yun took the penalty shot; the ball hit the post, rebounded off goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu, and rolled into the net, allowing Taiwan (China) to regain the lead.

In the second half, Taiwan (China) continued to maintain strong pressure. After several missed opportunities, they sealed the 3-1 victory in the 77th minute when Wu Yu-Chin exploited a gap in India's defense to shoot into the empty goal.

In the final minutes, Pyari Xaxa nearly reduced the deficit for India, but her header sent the ball hitting the crossbar. This defeat officially concluded the Indian women's team's journey in the 2026 Asian Cup.

Watch the Live Broadcast of India vs. Taiwan Women's Match Where?

• Match Time:16:00 on March 10, 2026
• Venue:CommBank Stadium
• Competition:Group C, 2026 Asian Cup Finals
• Live Broadcast Channel:TV360

Analysis of India vs. Taiwan Women's Match

After two consecutive defeats in the group stage, the Indian women's national team is facing a crucial match if they wish to keep their hopes of advancing alive. The encounter with the Taiwan (China) women's national team is seen as their last chance to reverse the situation.

Considering the results, India has not shown much in the first two matches. Particularly, the heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan somewhat reveals the significant gap in skill level between them and the continent's top teams. However, many opinions suggest this loss was not entirely unexpected by the coaching staff.

Coach Amelia Valverde understood that securing points against Japan was nearly an impossible task. Therefore, she proactively rotated the lineup, changing nearly half of the personnel compared to the match against the Vietnam women's team. This move is seen as a step to preserve the stamina of key players, preparing for the decisive match against Taiwan (China).

On the opposite side, the Taiwan (China) women's national team holds a significant advantage. With 3 points after two matches and the second position in the group standings, they only need a draw in this match to secure a ticket to the knockout round.

Notably, Taiwan (China) displayed a fairly solid tactical approach. Against the very strong opponent Japan, they conceded only 2 goals, a figure that demonstrates good discipline and organization in their defensive system. In the match against the Vietnam women's team, this team also maintained a tight and disciplined style of play.

In the context of needing only one point to achieve their goal, Taiwan (China) is likely to opt for a cautious defensive approach, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. Meanwhile, India is forced to push forward seeking victory, promising a tense and tactically rich match.

Expected Lineups for India vs. Taiwan Women's Match

• India: Panthoi, Sweety, Heman, Angita, Guguloth, Sanju, Pyari Xaxa, Dangmel, Nirmala, Martina, Manisha
• Taiwan: Wang Yu Ting, Chang Chi Lan, Su Sin Yun, Hsu Yi Yun, Matsunaga, Wu Kai Ching, Chen Jin Wen, Su Yu Hsuan, Chen Ying Hui, Chen Yu Chin, Huang Ke Sin