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India U20 Women Crush Swedish Club Taby FK 4-0 in Dominant Friendly Win

The Indian U20 women's football team secured a commanding 4-0 friendly victory against the senior squad of Swedish club Taby FK. This marked their first win on their Sweden tour following an initial defeat. Goals from Babita Kumari and Lhingdeikim in the first half set the tone, with Babita and Neha adding two more after the break. The team will play two more friendlies in Sweden as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.

Key Points: India U20 Women's Team Wins 4-0 vs Taby FK in Sweden

  • 4-0 victory over Swedish senior club
  • First win of Sweden tour
  • Babita Kumari scores twice
  • Prep for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
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India U20 women drub Swedish club Taby FK in friendly

Indian U20 women's football team defeats Swedish club Taby FK 4-0 in a friendly. Babita Kumari scores twice in the victory ahead of AFC Asian Cup.

"It was the Young Tigresses' first victory of their Sweden tour - AIFF Website"

New Delhi, February 23

The Indian U20 women's team registered a 4-0 win over the senior squad of Swedish club Taby FK in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, Sweden, on Sunday.

It was the Young Tigresses' first victory of their Sweden tour after suffering a defeat against Hammarby IF in the first encounter four days ago, as per the AIFF website.

Head coach Joakim Alexandersson made nine changes to the starting line-up.

India scored twice in each half -- Babita Kumari (10') and Lhingdeikim (20') netted early in the first period before Babita struck again in the 63rd minute and Neha wrapped up the scoring in the 80th.

The Young Tigresses will play two more friendlies in the coming days -- against Enskede IK Dam on February 25, and Karlbergs BK on February 28 -- as part of their preparations for April's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.

India U20 Women: Ribansi Jamu (GK), Sahena TH, Shruti Kumari, Nishima Kumari (C), Neha, Babita Kumari (Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam 71'), Lhingdeikim (Arina Devi Nameirakpam 46'), Ruchi, Monisha Singha (Pooja 71'), Deepika Pal (Shilji Shaji 71'), Misha Bhandari (Bhumika Devi Khumukcham 71').

- ANI

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Arjun K
Beating a senior club side from Sweden 4-0 is no small feat. Kudos to the coach for making those 9 changes and still getting such a dominant result. The depth in the squad looks promising.
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Rohit P
Great win, but let's not get carried away. It's a friendly against a club team we don't know much about. The real test is the Asian Cup in Thailand. Need consistent performances.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows European football, Taby FK isn't a top-tier Swedish side. Still, for our U20 girls to win so convincingly abroad is a massive confidence booster. Well done, Young Tigresses!
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Neha E
So proud to see names from the Northeast like Lhingdeikim and Babita Kumari shining! 🏆 Football talent from that region is incredible. Hope they keep getting the platform and support.
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Vikram M
Excellent! Scoring early and controlling the game. This tour in Sweden is exactly the kind of exposure our girls need. More such tours for all age groups, please. All the best for the next two matches!

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