Six-time champions but runners-up in 2024, Japan played delightful football from start to finish to subdue an India side making a comeback to the competition for the first time since 2006.
After a cagey start, Japan went close in the seventh minute with Miki Kimura surging past Shubhangi Singh before unleashing a curling effort from inside the box which beat India custodian Monalisha Devi Moirangthem but crashed against the crossbar. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 6️⃣-0️⃣ India 🇮🇳
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Japan deliver a dominant display to open their campaign in Group C!#U20WAC | #JPNvIND pic.twitter.com/8xSv4tJBnV
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