KUALA LUMPUR: Teenage sensation Lim You took to social media to thank Malaysian fans and apologise following her team's failure to qualify for next year's AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup.

The 14-year-old winger, who captured the nation's attention throughout the campaign, was in tears on the pitch after the Malayan Tigresses lost 4-0 to India in their final Group E qualifier at the Selayang Stadium on Sunday.

The US-based player expressed her appreciation to supporters online after the final whistle.

"Thank you so much to all of the supporters and people who supported us and encouraged us throughout this campaign," Lim You posted on her social media page.