India suffered an 0-8 defeat to a clinical Russia in their second women’s international friendly at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Sunday. The Blue Tigresses lost the first friendly by 0-4.
For Russia Darina Ishmukhametova (21′, 42′ (p)), Marine Achoian (25′, 45+1′) and Natalia Mashina (50′, 51′) scored a brace each, while Daiana Kishmakhova (29′) and Elizaveta Semenova (74′) scored a goal each.
India’s Head Coach, Crispin Chettri made five changes to India’s starting eleven, bringing in Shubhangi Singh, Mousumi Murmu, Renu, Dhurga Perumal and Priyadharshini Selladurai, but the changes could not prevent Russia from taking control.
India Women’s Starting XI:
Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Shubhangi Singh, Mousumi Murmu, Sangita Basfore, Sanfida Nongrum, Lynda Kom Serto, Ranjana Chanu Sorokhaibam, Renu, Juli Kishan, Dhurga Perumal, Priyadharshini Selladurai
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
