“We did it!” For the day, the star of India, Sangita Basfore, can be heard crying after the final whistle in the ‘knockout’ Women’s Asian Cup qualifier stability on the 700th anniversary of the Chiang My Stadium on Saturday.And the tears of joy in the eyes of Indian women in their last match of Qualifier in Chiang Mai, Thailand defeated the world number 46 Thailand 2–1 and to book tickets for women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia.Braying a huge crowd towards the two-time world coopers-house, shown his classmark to his classmark constant press. But Indian defense was strong and two of the golden opportunities created by visitors – on either side of the break – to win a memorable victory, against India’s first opponents, which lay down on the FIFA ladder above 24 runs.“We played as a team and that’s why I can score two goals and qualify for the Asian Cup,” Basefor said in a postmatch performance.Under the leadership of Shilki Devi Hemam, Sweety Devi, Nirmala Devi and Sanju, Krkera Raksha kept the hosts in the Gulf, while Pantoi Chanu under the bar made at least two great savings to keep India in the game. But this was the day of Indians on the ground, as after receiving a pass from Anju Tamang outside Thailand’s box, Basfor sent it to a stunning volley, with ‘Keeper Tiffany Sorranpo flew, but was unable to reach the ball.In the 47th minute, Ccharna Rodthong returned to Thailand firmly after a break as equal. However, the Indian attack led by Manisha, Pyari Zaksa and Ratanbala Devi raided the rival box and rose on the occasion in the 74th minute and rushed her head in a cut-back by Shilki Devi from a corner.
