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Blue Tigresses Triumph Over Russian Side, Secure Third Win in Turkey

The Indian senior women's national football team secured a 2-0 friendly victory against Russian side Zvezda-2005 Perm in Antalya, Turkey. Anju Tamang opened the scoring in the 9th minute, with Lynda Kom Serto sealing the win with an 89th-minute goal. This marks the team's third win during their preparatory camp in Turkey ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. The Blue Tigresses will play one final friendly before departing for Australia to begin their Group C campaign in March.

Key Points: India Women's Football Team Wins Third Friendly in Turkey

  • 2-0 victory over Russian club
  • Anju Tamang scores early
  • Lynda Kom Serto nets late
  • Third friendly win in Turkey
  • Prep for 2026 Asian Cup
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Blue Tigresses defeat Zvezda-2005 Perm, notch third friendly win in Turkiye

Indian women's football team defeats Zvezda-2005 Perm 2-0 in Turkey, continuing strong preparation for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

"secured the win for the Blue Tigresses - Match Report"

New Delhi, Feb 4

The Indian senior women's national team beat Russian side Zvezda-2005 Perm 2-0 in a friendly match at the S&B Sport Football Complex, Serik, Antalya, Turkiye on Wednesday.

Anju Tamang scored the early goal in the ninth minute, before Lynda Kom Serto netted late on in the 89th to secure the win for the Blue Tigresses, who played their fifth friendly in Antalya as part of their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

Earlier, they registered a 1-0 victory over German side Hertha BSC Frauen and played out a 0-0 draw against WFC Spartak Moscow inthe first match of four games friendlies. Grace Dangmei scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute to secure the win for the Blue Tigresses, as they continued their preparatory campaign in Turkiye ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

India will play their last game in Turkiye against FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc of Romania on February 7 before departing for Australia on February 10.

The Blue Tigresses are in Antalya as part of their build-up to the continental tournament and will continue training in Türkiye till the first week of February, before shifting base to Perth, Australia.

The Blue Tigresses will kickstart their Asian Cup Group C campaign against Vietnam on March 4 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, followed by matches against Japan on March 7 in Perth and Chinese Taipei on March 10 in Sydney.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the women's team getting such high-quality exposure. Playing European clubs is the best way to prepare. Hope the AIFF continues to invest in these tours. The match against Japan will be the real test.
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Aditi M
So proud of our Blue Tigresses! 🐯 But a small note - the article says they played five friendlies but only mentions three results (2 wins, 1 draw). Would be good to have complete transparency about the other matches, win or lose. Still, keep going girls!
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David E
Following from the UK. Impressive stuff from India. Beating Hertha BSC is no small feat. The women's game is growing everywhere. Best of luck in Australia!
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Karthik V
An early goal and a late goal... shows good game management. The defence keeping clean sheets is the most promising sign. Need that solidity against Japan and Vietnam. Jai Hind!
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Sneha F
Finally our women's team is getting the attention and preparation they deserve! Hope this translates to a good show in the Asian Cup. The group is tough but winnable. Let's get behind them! 💙

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