India registered a hat-trick of wins in their ongoing AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers campaign, defeating Myanmar 4-1 at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium.

All four strikes came in the latter part of the first half on Friday night with captain Vanlalpeka Guite and forward Thanglalsoun Gangte scoring two goals apiece.

The first half began as a battle of attrition with no major chances being created. Both the sides looked to build from the back and control possession.

The first shot on target came in the 21st minute through Korou Singh, who shot from the edge of the penalty area but lacked sufficient power.

Six minutes later, Guite’s free-kick from long range beat everyone in the penalty box and flew past the goalkeeper into the net. The goal sparked life into the game as India proceeded to score three more goals during a 12-minute spell.

Lalpekhlua was brought down in the penalty area in the 32nd minute and Gangte was on hand to slam home a powerful spot kick.

India meet Saudi Arabia on Sunday.