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India Pair Discharged After Late Collision as 3-1 Loss Ends Asian Cup Bid

Medical tests cleared captain Sweety Devi for discharge alongside goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu after the 83rd-minute incident.

Overview

  • AIFF said both players were released from hospital after assessments and returned to the team hotel in Sydney.
  • The collision occurred in the 83rd minute at Western Sydney Stadium when goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu rushed out and struck captain Sweety Devi.
  • Both players were stretchered off the pitch, with Panthoi sustaining significant facial swelling and Sweety briefly lying motionless before treatment.
  • India lost the match 3-1 to Chinese Taipei, confirming their exit from the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
  • Earlier defeats to Vietnam and Japan left India winless despite periods of control and chances after qualifying for the tournament on merit.