Coach Chettri Backs Indian Women's Football Team, Targets Long-Term Growth After Russia Defeat
Russia controlled the match with four second-half goals and kept India pinned back, while goalkeeper Monalisha Devi Moirangthem made several saves.
- On Thursday, the Indian women's national football team, the Blue Tigresses, lost 0-4 to Russia in their first international friendly at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
- Head coach Crispin Chettri fielded an experimental squad with six debutants after an off-field dispute between the AIFF and East Bengal left several experienced players unavailable.
- Iana Sheina opened the scoring in the 40th minute, Kira Petukhova struck twice in the 60th and 70th minutes, and Iana Svistunova completed the 4-0 rout in the 81st minute.
- Despite the defeat, the Blue Tigresses displayed defensive resilience during a scoreless first half, with goalkeeper Monalisha Devi Moirangthem making impressive saves against relentless pressure.
- The teams will meet again on October 11, with India aiming to sustain defensive consistency across the full 90 minutes against 27th-ranked Russia.
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Crispin Chettri backs young India, targets long-term growth after Russia defeat - The Tribune
India Head Coach Crispin Chettri backed his young side to continue their development after the Blue Tigresses went down 0-4 to Russia in the first of two international friendly matches at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday.
Indian Women's Team Goes Down to Russia in Kolkata Friendly
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A new-look Indian women’s team held their own for much of the first half before conceding a 0-4 defeat to Russia in the first of two international friendlies at the rain-soaked Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. Sports News | Indian Women's Team Goes Down to Russia in Kolkata Friendly.
India women lose to Russia in international friendly
The Indian women's national football team, featuring several debutants, suffered a 0-4 defeat to a higher-ranked Russian side in the first of two international friendlies in Kolkata. Despite a strong defensive performance in the first half, Russia broke the deadlock before halftime and extended their lead in the second half, with substitute Kira Petukhova scoring twice. The match provided valuable experience for India's emerging players.
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