AFC Women's Asian Cup: India's Brave Fight in Perth Despite Vietnam's Home Crowd Advantage

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India's Valiant Fight in AFC Women's Asian Cup Despite Vietnam's Home Advantage in Perth

There weren't too many Indian supporters in the stands at the Perth Rectangular Stadium despite Western Australia having more Indian immigrants than the Vietnamese. Image credit: Radha Lath Gupta

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Firstpost•04-03-2026, 23:00

India's Valiant Fight in AFC Women's Asian Cup Despite Vietnam's Home Advantage in Perth

•Indian women's football team faced Vietnam in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Perth, Australia.
•Vietnam enjoyed overwhelming home-like support, contrasting with sparse Indian fan presence despite a large diaspora.
•India battled challenges like sponsor-less jerseys and a disallowed fan banner, showing determination on the field.
•After Vietnam scored first, Sanfida Nongrum equalized for India, but Vietnam secured a late 2-1 victory in stoppage time.
•Despite the loss, the Blue Tigresses displayed admirable fight and mutual respect with fans, looking ahead to Japan.

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