Perth [Australia], March 6 (ANI): The final time India scored a aim within the AFC Women’s Asian Cup earlier than Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Sanfida Nongrum hadn’t been born.
A historic aim on not simply any day, however her senior India debut. On not simply any stage, however the largest event on the continent, as per a press launch from AIFF.
When Sanfida Nongrum discovered the online within the 52nd minute after coming off the bench at half-time towards Vietnam in India’s opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, the second carried much more weight than only a title on the scoresheet.
It marked the return of an Indian aim on the continental showpiece and introduced the arrival of a brand new face on the worldwide stage.
For Sanfida, the enjoyment of scoring was combined with the frustration of the end result.
‘Although I’m completely satisfied to attain my first aim on my debut for India, I really feel unhealthy that we misplaced within the final moments. We will take our learnings and transfer ahead to the Japan match,’ she mentioned after the sport.
India head coach Amelia Valverde had introduced the teenager on within the second half to inject power into the assault, and the transfer paid off virtually instantly.
The Costa Rican coach later highlighted the impression of the substitution in the course of the post-match press convention. (ANI)