Indian women’s football team registered a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in the first friendly match between the two teams, at the Prince Mohammed Stadium in Zarqa, Jordan.
Youngster Priyangka Devi was the only goal-scorer of the night, netting her first-ever goal for the Blue Tigresses against Egypt in 30′. India are ranked 59th in the world football rankings while Egypt are 95.
India will play hosts Jordan, ranked 63, next on Friday.
INDIA: Sowmiya Narayanasamy (GK); Dalima Chhibber, Sweety Devi, Ashalata Devi (C), Dangmei Grace (Soumya Guguloth 72’), Manisha (Mariyammal 90+2’), Renu (Pyari Xaxa 45’), Anju Tamang (Sandhiya 55’), Priyangka Devi (Ratanbala Devi 72’), Sanju, Martina Thokchom.
