Jordan’s U-17 women’s national team drew 1-1 with Tajikistan in their opening match of the Asian Women’s U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers on Monday, October 5, at Tursunzoda Stadium in Tajikistan.
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Yana Dweik scored Jordan’s goal in the 69th minute.
Jordan’s lineup was: Maya Al-Sayed, Iman Al-Tmaizi (Lamar Yousef), Maria Al-Mousa, Leen Sober, Salma Dhiab (Noha Al-Qaisi), Yana Dweik, Nadine Abu Saleh, Leen Abu Halawa, Touleen Obeidat (Leen Al-Qaisi), Alma Al-Saifi, and Raghad Haqrouss (Taima Jaara).
Jordan made a strong start and created several chances through Alma Al-Saifi, Raghad Haqrouss and Touleen Obeidat, but none found the net as the first half ended goalless.
Jordan continued to press after the break and took the lead through Dweik in the 69th minute, when her free kick found the back of the net. Tajikistan quickly responded, however, equalizing in the 79th minute to make it 1-1.
In the other Group A match, South Korea defeated the United Arab Emirates 16-0.
Jordan will continue its qualifying campaign against the UAE at 1 p.m. Jordan time on Thursday, October 8, before concluding its matches against South Korea at the same time on Sunday, October 11. All matches are being held at Tursunzoda Stadium.
Under the competition format, the participating teams have been divided into eight groups, with the winner of each group advancing to the finals. They will join the four teams that qualified directly after finishing among the top four at the 2026 edition: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semifinalists Australia and China.
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