Indian senior women’s team lost 0-2 to Ukrainian club FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in friendly match at the Emirhan Sport Center in Manavgat, Türkiye, on Sunday.
For FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, Lydia Zaborovets in 60’ (P) and Lesia Olkhova in 90+3’ scored the goals.
FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have won Ukrainian Women’s Top League for 10 times.
For Blue Tigresses, friendly matches as part of their preparations for March’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Next, the Blue Tigresses will take on Swiss sides FC Zürich Frauen (January 21) and FC Schlieren (January 24).
India’s Starting XI:
Panthoi Chanu Elangbam, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Juli Kishan, Sangita Basfore, Rimpa Haldar, Anju Tamang, Pyari Xaxa, Martina Thokchom, Astam Oraon, Jasoda Munda
Picture Courtesy: FC Metalist 1925
