Women's Asia Cup Qualifier: Pyari Xaxa nets five in opener as India thrash Mongolia 13-0

IANS June 23, 2025 375 views

India's women's football team made history with a 13-0 thrashing of Mongolia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. Pyari Xaxa stole the show with an incredible five-goal performance, setting a new record for the Blue Tigresses. Soumya Guguloth and Priyadharshini Selladurai contributed two goals each, while four other players also got on the scoresheet. The victory marks India's biggest ever win in the tournament's history.

"Pyari Xaxa’s five-goal haul led India to their biggest ever win in AFC Women’s Asian Cup history." – Match Report
Chiang Mai, June 23: India began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a 13-0 victory against Mongolia at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Monday. The Blue Tigresses led 4-0 at half-time, before running riot in the second 45 minute period.

Key Points

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Pyari Xaxa scores five goals in record-breaking win

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India surpasses previous 10-0 victories

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Soumya Guguloth and Priyadharshini add braces

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Blue Tigresses dominate from start to finish

This was India biggest ever win in an AFC Women’s Asian Cup (final round and qualifiers). Previously, the Blue Tigresses’ 10-0 victories against Guam in 1997 and 2005 held the record.

Pyari Xaxa (29’, 45’, 46’, 52’, 55’) netted five goals in the match, while Soumya Guguloth (20’, 59’) and Priyadharshini Selladurai (73’, 86’) scored two each. Sangita Basfore (8’), Rimpa Haldar (67’), Malavika (71’), and Grace Dangmei (75’ p) scored one each.

India imposed their iron grip on the match early on in the game, with Basfore opening the scoring, when she nodded in a Soumya cross from close range. The latter doubled India’s lead in an emphatic manner, when she produced a powerful volley off a Rimpa cross. Her volley pinged off the upright and went in.

Pyari scored two more before half-time, first scoring off a cut-back from Soumya, before producing a powerful long-range effort that rifled into the top corner.

If the Blue Tigresses seemed to have gotten quickly off the blocks in the first half, they were even faster to do so in the second. Pyari volleyed in a Grace cross to complete her hat-trick.

The India striker added two more within the 55th minute, taking her tally to five goals in the match.

After Soumya capitalised on a goalkeeping error to score India’s eighth, Blue Tigresses coach Crispin Chettri decided to make a few changes, introducing centre-back Purnima Kumari, Priyadharshini, and Malavika into the fray. Later, Ranjana Chanu and goalkeeper Monalisha Devi were also given opportunities to get some game time.

Rimpa, Malavika, and Priyadharshini added a goal each in close succession, as India went over the double digits, before a Grace Dangmei penalty took India to 12. With the clock ticking down, Priyadharshini scored her second and India’s 13th to round off a big win for the Blue Tigresses.

Reader Comments

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Sanjay P.
What a performance by our girls! 🔥 Pyari Xaxa was absolutely unstoppable today. This is the kind of dominance we want to see in women's football. Hope this momentum continues throughout the qualifiers! #BlueTigresses
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Priya K.
While the win is impressive, we must remember Mongolia isn't a strong footballing nation. The real test will come against tougher opponents. But still, bahut badhiya performance! Our girls are making us proud 🇮🇳
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Rahul M.
Pyari Xaxa for Ballon d'Or! 😂 Jokes aside, this is historic. 13-0 is no joke even against weaker teams. Shows how far our women's team has come. More coverage and support needed for women's football in India!
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Ananya S.
As someone who follows women's football closely, I'm thrilled but also concerned. The AIFF needs to ensure our girls get regular international exposure against stronger teams. One big win doesn't mean our infrastructure issues are solved.
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Vikram J.
Where was this match broadcast? Couldn't find it anywhere! We celebrate cricket wins but don't even get to watch our football teams play. Disappointing media coverage as usual. Still, amazing result!
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Neha R.
So proud of our Blue Tigresses! 👏 Special shoutout to coach Crispin Chettri for giving all players some game time. This kind of confidence-building is crucial for team development. On to the next match!

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