The Indian women’s team is set to play two friendlies – against hosts Uzbekistan on Monday and Belarus on Thursday – on their tour of the central Asian country.
Coach Maymol Rocky said playing against quality opponents will help her side prepare for the long term goal, that is getting ready for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup which the country is hosting.
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FT: IND 0-1 UZB
FT: IND 0-1 UZB
FT: IND 0-1 UZB
FT: IND 0-1 UZB
A good way to end the day
FT: IND 0-1 UZB
Maftuna Shoyimova’s wondergoal from a free-kick settles a close contest between the two teams. India played really well in the second half and missed two big chances to take the lead and were punished by the hosts late on. Good overall performance from India but just couldn’t get over the line there.
86’ IND 0-1 UZB
GOOOAAALL! UZBEKISTAN SCORE! And it’s a wonderstrike from Uzbekistan’s No 11 who fires in a thirty-yard free-kick past Aditi Chauhan. Heartbreak for India who have played so well in the second half.
81’ IND 0-0 UZB
Another chance for India. The winger wins the ball on the edge of the box but can’t find Grace with her pass. Grace would have had a tap in but the pass was too weak.
76’ IND 0-0 UZB
A golden chance for India to take the lead as Dangmei Grace races clear of the Uzbek defence but her attempt is saved by the goalkeeper. Grace will be disappointed with the finish there. Best chance of the half so far
75’ IND 0-0 UZB
Still goalless. The game is lacking intensity as both teams are struggling to construct attacks of any note
58’ IND 0-0 UZB
Double change for India. Daya Devi and Ranjana Chanu come off for Sandhiya Ranganathan and Jabamani Tudu
46’ IND 0-0 UZB
Second half begins.
HT: IND 0-0 UZB
It’s goalless at the break. India have enjoyed the rub of the green as Uzbekistan have hit the woodwork twice but overall they have competed well with the hosts posing a threat in patches. Aditi Chauhan with a fine save right at the start of the game.
41’ IND 0-0 UZB
INDIA SURVIVE! Huge slice of luck for India as they fail to deal with a testing cross from the left. The Uzbek striker fires it onto the crossbar before India clear the danger. Nervy moments for India at the end of this first half.
36’ IND 0-0 UZB
The substitute Daya Devi involved straight away. She sneaks in behind the defence but the Uzbek goalkeeper is first to the ball and clears the danger.
30’ IND 0-0 UZB
OFF THE POST! Uzbekistan rattle the woodwork. India get away there. The hosts have stepped up against after a slight drop in intensity.
27’ IND 0-0 UZB
An early change for India. Pyari Xaxa is replaced by Heigrujam Daya Devi
24’ IND 0-0 UZB
A half chance for India. Manisha takes a shot at Uzbekistan goal from distance but it flies just over the crossbar. Wrong option perhaps by the Indian forward who had an option to pass to her teammate who was in space on the edge of the box. Much better from India in the last few minutes.
22’ IND 0-0 UZB
India now enjoying a spell with the ball but they fail to work the goalkeeper during this period. Both teams not at their best so far and giving the ball away too cheaply.
14’ IND 0-0 UZB
The home side dominating the possession so far but the Indians have been quite solid at the back so far and apart from that early save, Chauhan hasn’t been too busy in goal.
9’ IND 0-0 UZB
Indian line-up today: Aditi Chauhan (GK), Sweety Devi, Linthoingambi Devi, S Ranjana Chanu, Anju Tamang, Indumathi (C), Sangita Basfore, Dangmei Grace, Manisha, Soumya Guguloth, Pyari Xaxa
4’ IND 0-0 UZB
SAVE! India almost behind early but Aditi Chauhan saves the day with a great save from point blank range.
1’ IND 0-0 UZB
KICK OFF! The game gets underway in Olmaliq. Can India spring a surprise?
1’ IND 0-0 UZB
KICK OFF! The game gets underway in Olmaliq. Can India spring a surprise?
Hello and welcome to Live coverage of Indian women’s football team friendly game against Uzbekistan. Ranked 12 places above India, the hosts would provide a stern test for Indian side as they begin preparation for the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.