India U17 Women's Team Suffers 0-4 Defeat Against Russia in Sochi Friendly
India U17 women go down to Russia in first Sochi friendly
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The Indian U17 women's football team lost 0-4 to Russia in their first friendly match at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi, Russia. The team is preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China next month. Key moments included two penalties awarded to Russia and a late goal sealing the match.
- 01India lost 0-4 to Russia in a friendly match.
- 02The match took place at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi.
- 03Valeria Menyailova scored the opening goal for Russia.
- 04India's team, coached by Pamela Conti, is preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.
- 05Two additional friendlies are scheduled against Russia on April 14 and 17.
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In a disappointing start to their friendly series, the Indian U17 women's football team lost 0-4 to Russia at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi on April 11. The match served as preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China. Russia took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Valeria Menyailova. The hosts extended their lead with two penalties converted by Dana Dobrovitskaya and Alisa Klimova in the second half. Despite some promising plays from India, including a near goal from Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, they struggled to capitalize on their chances. The match concluded with a final goal from Angelina Gulyayeva in the 88th minute. India will face Russia again in two more friendlies on April 14 and 17.
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This match highlights the challenges faced by the Indian U17 women's team as they prepare for a significant international tournament.
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