US EditionSara Didar Dominates as Iran Defeats India in Tri-Nation Opener | Sports-Games
Iran scored two second-half goals to defeat India, highlighting physical dominance and composure, as India prepares for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup next March.
- On Tuesday , the Indian senior women’s team slumped to a 0-2 defeat against the Iran women’s football team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong in the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies opener.
- After a historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this year, India returned to play after almost four months, while the Iran women’s team showed physical superiority and controlled the game’s rhythm.
- Striking twice, Sara Didar scored two second-half goals after Melika Motevaliitaher’s cross found Zahra Ghanbari’s header that hit the bar before Didar converted the rebound.
- India plays Nepal on October 27, aiming to bounce back while Iran take on Nepal on October 24 as the tournament progresses.
- As a preparatory platform for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia, the Tri-Nation Tournament exposed India defensive wobble and lack of cutting edge ahead of next March.
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Irans second-half strikes sink India in Shillong - The Tribune
It was a bitter evening for the Indian senior women's team as they slumped to a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.
India lose 0-2 to Iran in Tri-Nation women football friendly
Shillong, Oct 21 (PTI) Sara Didar struck twice as the Indian senior women’s football team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation friendly football tournament here on Tuesday. Didar scored in the 64th and 74th minutes to settle the contest in favour of Iran, leaving India searching for answers […]
India falls to Iran in Tri-nation friendly tournament after Didar’s second-half double strike
It was a bitter evening for the Indian senior women’s team as it slumped to a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.
Sara Didar Dominates as Iran Defeats India in Tri-Nation Opener | Sports-Games
Sara Didar scored both goals as the Indian women's football team lost 0-2 to Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Tournament. The competition serves as a preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. India will play Nepal next as they seek redemption.
India Women Vs Iran Women, Tri-Nation International Friendly 2025 Preview: Blue Tigresses Eye Winning Start In Shillong
India and Iran last met during the Asian Cup 2022 in Navi Mumbai. The match ended in a goalless draw, but the result was rendered null and void after India withdrew from the tournament due to a COVID-19 outbreak
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