BRICS U17 Cup: Much improved India lose 1-3 to Russia

by Chittu Shetty July 19, 2018

The Indian U-17 Women’s National Team lost 1-3 to Russia in the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament today (July 19, 2018) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

India vs Russia

Coming on the back of a 1-5 loss against the hosts South Africa, the Indian eves took an early lead through Soumya Guguloth in the 6^th minute but Russia came back strong and ran out eventual winners scoring three goals in the remaining time.

After Soumya had put India ahead in the 6^th minute as she slotted home from a cross, the opponents did little wait and in the 9^th minute equalized proceedings. Samiksha’s effort in the 17^th minute earned a decent save from the opposition goalkeeper but Russia doubled their lead in the 28^th minute as the scoreline read 1-2. The opponents led at half-time.

Changing over, the Indian eves showed vigour in attacking but the momentum was cut short once again when Russia found the net in the 62^nd minute to double their lead as the scoreline read 1-3. In the 77^th minute, Samiksha rattled the woodwork after her fierce free-kick left the opposition custodian bewildered. The Indian eves pressed to minimize their deficit but could only hit the woodwork in the dying embers of the match. The full-time scoreline read 1-3 in Russia’s favour.

The Indian U-17 Women’s National Team faces Brazil next on July 21, 2018.

– Courtesy AIFF media

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