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India's Blue Tigresses Roar to Victory Over Hertha BSC in Turkey Friendly

The Indian senior women's national football team secured a 1-0 friendly victory against German side Hertha BSC Frauen in Antalya, Turkey. Grace Dangmei scored the match's only goal in the 37th minute, leading the Blue Tigresses to victory. This match is part of their preparatory camp in Turkey ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. The team will play two more friendlies in Turkey before heading to Perth for their Asian Cup opener against Vietnam on March 4.

Key Points: India Women's Football Team Beats Hertha BSC 1-0 in Turkey

  • 1-0 victory over German club
  • Goal by Grace Dangmei
  • Prep for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
  • Two more friendlies scheduled in Turkey
  • Asian Cup opener vs Vietnam on March 4
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India hand friendly defeat to Hertha BSC Frauen in Turkiye

Indian senior women's team wins 1-0 vs Hertha BSC Frauen in Turkey friendly. Grace Dangmei scores. Prep for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 continues.

"Grace Dangmei scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute to secure the win for the Blue Tigresses"

New Delhi, Feb 2

The Indian senior women's national team registered a 1-0 victory over German side Hertha BSC Frauen in a friendly match at the S&B Sport Football Complex, Serik, Antalya, Turkiye, on Monday.

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 Türkiye ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

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.

India are set to open their Asian Cup campaign against Vietnam on March 4 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium.

India will play two more friendly matches - against Zvezda-2005 Perm (Russia) on February 4 at the same venue in Serik (17:30 IST), followed by a meeting with FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc (Romania) on February 7.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great win, but we must keep our feet on the ground. A friendly against a club team is different from the Asian Cup. The real test is Vietnam on March 4th. Hope the team stays focused and injury-free during this camp.
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Sarah B
As someone new to following Indian women's football, this is exciting news! It's wonderful to see the team getting international exposure and training camps abroad. Wishing the Blue Tigresses all the best in Australia!
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Aditya G
Finally some positive coverage for women's football! They work just as hard as the men's team but get a fraction of the attention and funding. This victory should be front-page news. Let's support our daughters!
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Karthik V
Good confidence booster. Playing European teams is the right strategy. But AIFF needs to ensure this isn't a one-off. We need a proper calendar with regular friendlies against quality opposition, not just before big tournaments.
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Meera T
So proud of our girls! 🎉 Grace Dangmei, you beauty! Hope this momentum carries forward. The entire nation is behind you for the Asian Cup. Bring the trophy home! #BlueTigresses

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