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India Women's Football Faces Tough Russian Test
9 Oct
Summary
- India's women's football team will play two friendlies against Russia.
- Russia is ranked significantly higher than India at 27th globally.
- These matches are India's first international games since winning the SAFF Championship.
The Indian women's football team, known as the Blue Tigresses, will compete against Russia in a two-match friendly series. These games, hosted at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan, mark India's return to international play following their recent SAFF Women's Championship victory.
Scheduled for October 8 and October 11, the friendlies offer a significant challenge for India. The Blue Tigresses are currently ranked 69th globally, while Russia holds a considerably higher 27th position. This ranking disparity highlights the caliber of opponent India will face.
Russia enters the series with strong recent form, including victories against China. Historically, Russia has dominated previous encounters with India, winning both prior meetings without conceding a goal. The first match is set for 6:00 PM IST on October 8, with the second match's kick-off time to be confirmed.
Fans can stream the matches live on the Indian Football YouTube channel. The matches occur while Russia remains excluded from FIFA and UEFA competitions due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This series provides India a vital opportunity to gauge its development against a top European team.
