Finishing touch by Qaseh Riana bows to Syria
SELAYANG, Malaysia – Qaseh Riana Dafira Mohd Rafiuddin scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as the Malayan Tigress B‑17 women’s under‑17 team beat Syria 1‑0 to open Group E of the AFC Women’s Under‑17 Asian Cup…
Source: Utusan Malaysia · October 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceSELAYANG, 11 OCTOBER 2026 —
SELAYANG, Malaysia – Qaseh Riana Dafira Mohd Rafiuddin scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute as the Malayan Tigress B‑17 women’s under‑17 team beat Syria 1‑0 to open Group E of the AFC Women’s Under‑17 Asian Cup qualifying round for 2027, Utusan Malaysia reported on Wednesday.
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The match, played in front of a home crowd at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium, remained goalless after the first half despite chances from both sides. In the second half, coach Takayoshi Ishihara’s side pressed for a breakthrough, but Syria’s defence held firm until the final ten minutes.
A cross from Lim You was finished by the substitute Qaseh Riana in the 80th minute, giving Malaysia the lead that they defended until the final whistle, securing three points.
The victory marks a positive start for the Malayan Tigress B‑17 campaign, positioning them favourably in Group E. Malaysia’s next fixture is against Iraq on Thursday, followed by a match with India on Sunday, both also scheduled at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium. The team’s performance was described by Qaseh Riana as a product of collective effort, noting, “I got the goal thanks to the help of my teammates.
Our mentality to win today was very good.” She added hopes of scoring more in upcoming games and thanked the supporters for their encouragement.
The win gives Malaysia an early advantage in the qualifying group, where each point is crucial for progressing to the final tournament. Maintaining the momentum against Iraq and India will be essential for the squad’s aspirations to secure a top‑two finish and advance in the competition.
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