# 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.
- Title: India women's football team loses 0-8 to Russia · Sportstar
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- Author: Jayantho Sengupta _12462
- Published: 2026-10-11T16:46:58+00:00
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- Topics: india women football team, russia women football team, kolkata, aiff, women's football friendly, indian football, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.