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New-Look Indian Women Fall 0-4 to Russia in Kolkata Friendly
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News18•08-10-2026, 21:00
New-Look Indian Women Fall 0-4 to Russia in Kolkata Friendly
- •A new-look Indian women's team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Russia in their first international friendly at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
- •Iana Sheina opened the scoring in the 40th minute, followed by a second-half brace from substitute Kira Petukhova and a late goal by Iana Svistunova.
- •Head coach Crispin Chettri handed international debuts to six players while testing emerging talent against the 27th-ranked Russian side.
- •India defended with discipline and created early chances in the first half, but heavy rain and relentless pressure wore down the hosts after the break.
- •The two teams are scheduled to meet again for their second friendly on October 11.
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The new-look Indian women’s national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Russia in the first of two international friendlies held at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
Iana Sheina opened the scoring for Russia in the 40th minute. Substitute Kira Petukhova scored twice in the 60th and 65th minutes, and Iana Svistunova completed the 4-0 victory with a goal in the 81st minute.
The Indian and Russian teams are scheduled to meet again for their second international friendly match on October 11.
