India’s second group stage AFC Women’s Asian Cup match against Chinese Taipei was cancelled on Sunday after a dozen Covid-19 cases among their players just minutes before kickoff. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said given the situation, Article 4.1 of the tournament rules comes into effect, which makes it clear that if a team fails to assemble for a match, it would be “considered to have withdrawn from the relevant Competition.” All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel also issued a statement expressing sadness at the turn of events but surprisingly did not clarify the team’s tournament status. “We…