AFC Women’s Asian Cup | India starts as favourite against Iran
The Hindu
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The AFC Women’s Asian Cup returns to India after a gap of 43 years. In 1979, India had reached the final and a similar showing would guarantee the country a place in the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The Blue Tigresses, however, are far from Asia’s best and are currently ranked 55th in the world (11th in Asia).
At the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, the home team will begin its campaign against debutant Iran.
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