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India women's football team loses 0-8 to Russia
India's women's national team suffers heavy 0-8 defeat to Russia in second friendly match.
In brief
India's women's national team suffers heavy 0-8 defeat to Russia in second friendly match. India's women's national team lost 0-8 to Russia in a second women's football friendly match in Kolkata on Sunday, marking their second consecutive defeat to the Russian side. Originally reported by Sportstar.
India women's national team
India's women's national team suffered a heavy 0-8 defeat to Russia in the second international friendly at Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.
Russia's technical superiority
The World No. 27 Russian side demonstrated technical and physical superiority over India, ranked 69th, leaving head coach Crispin Chettri with plenty to ponder.
Previous loss to Russia
India lost 0-4 to Russia in the opening international friendly on October 8 before suffering a 0-8 defeat in the second match on Sunday.
Defeat pattern
Across four meetings, India has conceded 22 goals without scoring against Russia, echoing their loss in the Turkish Women's Cup in February 2021.
Team struggles
India struggled to retain possession during transitions, frequently losing the ball and failing to provide adequate support to an isolated forward line.
Coach's concerns
Head coach Crispin Chettri noted the lack of competitive domestic club football since June as a significant factor in the team's performance.
Future focus
Following a disappointing AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign, Chettri shifted the team's long-term focus to qualification for the 2029 edition hosted by Uzbekistan.
The essence
India's women's national team lost 0-8 to Russia in a second women's football friendly match in Kolkata on Sunday, marking their second consecutive defeat to the Russian side.
