India began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 campaign with a 0-0 draw against Iran at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
The Indian women’s team wasted innumerable chances in a completely dominating performance. Iran were the better side in the opening minutes during which they got two scoring chances, including a hit on the crossbar, but the home side took control of the match midway into the first half and dominated till the end. India showed a fine display of passing football in the second half. But they were unlucky not to have scored any goal and win the match.
The best chance for India came in the 76’ but substitute Dangmei Grace’s header in front of an open goal was somehow saved by goalkeeper Zohreh Koudaei, who made a remarkable recovery after being beaten.
India will next face Chinese Taipei on January 23.
INDIA: Aditi Chauhan (GK); Dalima Chhibber, Ashalata Devi (C), Manisha Panna, Sanju Yadav; Anju Tamang, Indumati K, Ratanbala Devi (Shilky Devi 82’), Sandhya Ranganathan (Dangmei Grace 55’); Pyari Xaxa (Renu 65’), Manisha Kalyan (Sumati Kumari 82’).
Picture Courtesy: AFC Twitter
