India rout Guam 12-0 in AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifier in Kuala Lumpur
India U17 beat Guam 12-0 at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Malaysia on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Group E of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers. Raj Singh Wahengbam scored four goals and captain Dallalmuon Gangte added a hat-trick as the Blue Colts recorded their second straight victory in the group.
India opened a 5-0 lead by half-time and extended it markedly after the break, with Hrishikesh Manavathi among the first-half scorers. Gangte was substituted at half-time and rested for the second period. The 12-0 scoreline represents the Indian U17 men’s third biggest win in AFC qualifying, behind 13-0 victories over Macau and Brunei Darussalam in 1984 and 2024 respectively.
The match began with Malsawmtluanga delivering a left-footed cross in the fifth minute that Leo Thongbam met with a near-post header to put India ahead. Dallalmuon Gangte then struck three times in the 13th, 27th and 32nd minutes, and Hrishikesh Manavathi added a close-range finish in the 20th minute to make it 5-0 at the interval.
Play resumed under light showers that grew heavier in the second half, but India continued to score. David Mangang Irom converted in the 53rd minute before Raj Singh Wahengbam completed a four-goal haul with strikes in the 55th, 73rd, 83rd and 84th minutes; Felix Meitei Saikhom and Ristik Maity also found the net during the second period.
Felix Meitei Saikhom produced notable runs down the left and his crosses created chances that Guam failed to clear cleanly, leading to opportunities for the Indian attackers. Guam goalkeeper Liam Ralph was the busier keeper on the day and made several saves, while Indian keeper Maroof Shafi had little to do throughout the contest.
The Blue Colts maintained possession with frequent one-touch play, moving into receiving positions quickly and rotating the ball to exploit space on both flanks. Guam had arrived in the group having lost 0-5 to Palestine and 0-6 to Singapore, and India’s win followed their victory over Singapore earlier in the qualifiers.
India U17 (starting XI): Maroof Shafi (GK), Malsawmtluanga, Jinesh Thoudam, Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi (Felix Meitei Saikhom 46’), Mukundo Singh Ningthoujam (Henthoiba Keisam 72’), Md Sahir Ali, Maldino Singh Yumnam, Leo Thongbam (Malem Laishram 46’), David Mangang Irom, Dallalmuon Gangte (C) (Thiyam Sambay 46’), Raj Singh Wahengbam.
India move to six points and top Group E on goal difference ahead of Palestine, who are their next opponents on Tuesday; Singapore have three points while Malaysia and Guam remain without points. Only the group winners will qualify for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027.