India Women’s Football Team Faces Tough Loss Against Myanmar in Friendly Match
The Indian senior women’s football team lost 1-2 to Myanmar in a friendly match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. This was their first meeting in over five years. Myanmar scored both goals from set pieces, with Win Theingi Tun and San Thaw Thaw finding the net. Pyari Xaxa scored India’s only goal. Despite India’s efforts, they couldn’t break through Myanmar’s defense again.
Match Highlights
Myanmar started strong, with Win Theingi Tun scoring in the 14th minute. India equalized in the 58th minute through Pyari Xaxa. However, San Thaw Thaw’s goal in the 74th minute secured the win for Myanmar.
Key Moments
- 14th minute: Win Theingi Tun scores for Myanmar.
- 58th minute: Pyari Xaxa equalizes for India.
- 74th minute: San Thaw Thaw scores the winning goal for Myanmar.
Next Steps
India will play their second friendly match against Myanmar on Friday, July 12, aiming to improve their performance.
India’s Starting XI
Position | Player |
---|---|
Goalkeeper | Elangbam Panthoi Chanu |
Defender | Hemam Shilky Devi |
Defender | Loitongbam Ashalata Devi (C) |
Midfielder | Sangita Basfore |
Midfielder | Soumya Guguloth |
Midfielder | Sanju |
Midfielder | Anju Tamang |
Forward | Pyari Xaxa |
Midfielder | Naorem Priyangka Devi (Karthika Angamuthu 82′) |
Forward | Sandhiya Ranganathan (Karishma Shirvoikar 46′) |
Defender | Aruna Bag |