India defeated Maldives 11-1 in second FIFA Women’s Friendly at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru on Thursday.
The Blue Tigresses led 6-1 at half-time.
Debutant forward Lhingdeikim netted four goals (12’, 16’, 56’, 59’), Simran Gurung scored a brace (62’, 68’), Kajol Dsouza (15’), Sibani Devi (45+1’), Pooja (41’), and Khumukcham Bhumika Devi (71’P) scored a goal each while Hawwa Haneefa scored an OG in 17’. For Maldives, Mariyam Rifa pulled back one in 27’.
India head coach Joakim Alexandersson made wholesale changes to the team that played in the first friendly on December 30; goalkeeper Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, defender Aruna Bag, and midfielder and captain Sangita Basfore were the only players to retain their respective spots in the starting XI from the last match.
India won the first friendly 14-0.
India Starting XI:
Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Viksit Bara, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Aruna Bag, Shivani Toppo, Sangita Basfore, Kajol Dsouza, Lhingdeikim, Rimpa Haldar, Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi, Pooja.
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
