Pakistan Beats Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
After a challenging start with a loss to Chinese Taipei, the national women’s team has bounced back impressively, securing two victories
In the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Indonesia, Pakistan’s women’s football team secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan. According to Dawn News, this marks Pakistan’s second win in the tournament.
From the very start of the match, the national team adopted an aggressive approach, launching relentless attacks against their opponents. In the 4th minute, Mariam Mahmood scored her first international goal, giving Pakistan an early lead. She doubled the advantage in the 26th minute with another goal, putting Pakistan ahead 2-0.
Kyrgyzstan managed to pull one back in the 69th minute, but Pakistan held on to their lead until the final whistle, clinching a well-deserved win.
first goal Mariam Mahmood makes it count! pic.twitter.com/FL4xVhihHR
— Pakistan Football Federation (@TheRealPFF) July 5, 2025
In Group D, Pakistan stands second with 6 points from 3 matches, while Chinese Taipei is at the top with 6 points from 2 matches. Their final match is against Indonesia. The top team from each group will qualify for the Asia Cup.
The Pakistan Football Federation praised the team’s performance on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that this is Pakistan’s first participation in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.
History made — together. 🇵🇰💚
— Pakistan Football Federation (@TheRealPFF) July 5, 2025
For the first time ever,Pakistan competed in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers and finished with 2 brilliant wins! After a tough start vs Chinese Taipei,the team beat Indonesia 2-0 and Kyrgyzstan 2-1
To every fan who believed this one’s for you. pic.twitter.com/h0wWq4UxBV
After a challenging start with a loss to Chinese Taipei, the national women’s team has bounced back impressively, securing two victories — a 2-0 win over Indonesia and the recent 2-1 triumph against Kyrgyzstan.
This promising run reflects the growing strength and potential of women’s football in Pakistan.
