Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq: Stunning 4-0 Victory Sets Up India Showdown

The Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq match ended with a convincing 4-0 victory for Malaysia on October 8, 2026, at MP Selayang Stadium. The result puts Malaysia's young women's football team one victory away from qualifying for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027.

Malaysia dominated the Group E encounter, scoring twice in each half to secure their second consecutive win in the qualifiers.

According to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Malaysia and India will now battle for the group's qualification spot on Sunday, October 11.

Latest News: Malaysia U17 Women Defeat Iraq 4-0

The Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq match showcased an impressive attacking performance from Malaysia's rising football talents.

Malaysia opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Aisha Iman headed home from a corner delivered by Nisrina.

Just before halftime, Cass extended Malaysia's lead after receiving a cross from You Lim in the 45th minute.

Malaysia continued their attacking momentum after the break.

You Lim scored the third goal in the 58th minute before substitute Aishalin completed the 4-0 victory with a long-range strike in the 85th minute.

You Lim was subsequently named Player of the Match.

The result was also reported by Oriental Daily Malaysia.

Latest Update: Malaysia and India Both Have Six Points

Following the Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq victory, Malaysia have collected six points from their opening two Group E matches.

Malaysia previously defeated Syria 1-0 on October 5 before recording Thursday's impressive win against Iraq.

India have also won both matches, defeating Iraq 14-0 and Syria 2-0.

Both teams currently have six points, but India lead the group due to their superior goal difference.

This means Malaysia must defeat India in their final Group E encounter to qualify for the tournament finals.

Read more about Malaysia's opening victory against Syria through the official AFC match report.

Current Status: Can Malaysia Qualify for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup?

Malaysia's young footballers have demonstrated encouraging defensive organisation and attacking ability throughout their opening two matches.

The team have scored five goals without conceding in the qualifiers.

However, India present a major challenge after scoring 16 goals in their first two matches.

Indian forward Anushka Kumari has been particularly impressive, scoring seven goals across those games.

According to the All India Football Federation, India defeated Syria 2-0 on October 8 to maintain their perfect qualifying record.

Malaysia will need another disciplined performance to overcome their Indian opponents.

Malaysian Football Fans Look Ahead to Crucial Match

The Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq result provides an encouraging moment for women's football development in Malaysia.

Winning consecutive international matches highlights the potential of the country's emerging young players.

The team's latest performance also creates excitement ahead of Sunday's decisive encounter.

For supporters of Malaysian football, the upcoming match against India represents an opportunity to see the next generation compete for a major international tournament place.

What's Next: Malaysia vs India on October 11

Malaysia will face India on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in their final Group E qualifying match.

Only the group winners will advance to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 finals.

A victory would secure Malaysia's qualification, while a draw would leave India ahead on goal difference.

After the impressive Malaysia U17 Women vs Iraq performance, attention now turns to whether Malaysia's young stars can complete their qualifying campaign with another memorable result.

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