Perth, March 6 -- The last time India scored a goal in the AFC Women's Asian Cup before March 4, Sanfida Nongrum hadn't been born.
A historic goal on not just any day, but her senior India debut. On not just any stage, but the biggest tournament on the continent.
When Sanfida Nongrum found the net in the 52nd minute after coming off the bench at half-time against Vietnam in India's opening match, the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, the moment carried far more weight than just a name on the scoresheet.
It marked the return of an Indian goal at the continental showpiece and announced the arrival ofa new face on the international stage.
For Sanfida, the joy of scoring was mixed with the d...