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An upbeat Indian womens team faces a big challenge when it takes on higher-ranked Tunisia in a friendly match in Dubai on Monday. The Indian team is bullish after defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on their home ground, a few days ...

After defeating UAE on their home ground, an upbeat Indian Women Team is all set to take on Tunisia in Dubai on Monday.

Gritty India women concede late goal, lose Uzbekistan friendly ​ By IANS | ​ 3 Views Gritty India women concede late goal, lose Uzbekistan friendly. (Photo:IANS) Image Source: IANS News Tashkent, April 5 : The India womens football team fought till the final moments of the game before conceding an 87th-minute goal to go down to Uzbekistan in the first friendly at the AGMK Stadium in Tashkent on Monday. While India also had a fair share of opportunities, Uzbekistan found the back of the ne...

The Indian defence, led by Sweety Devi, did well to keep the Uzbek attack in check for most of the game. At the other end, the women in blue attempted quick counters to catch the opponents off guard but were unable to find the net.  India had a big chance to take the lead after the break when Anju Tamangs cross found Soumya Guguloth whose attempt on goal from six yards out was cleared off the goalline.  In the 87th minute, Maftuna Shoyimova found the net with a sublime long-range free-kic...