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India U20 Women Thrash Swedish Club 5-2 in Dominant Friendly Victory

The India U20 women's national team delivered an impressive 5-2 victory over Swedish club side Alvsjo AIK in a friendly match in Sweden. Striker Lhingdeikim was the star, scoring a hat-trick that included a penalty, while Cindy Colney and Sulanjana Raul added one goal each. This positive result comes shortly after the senior women's team suffered a last-minute 1-2 defeat to Vietnam in an AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier. The U20 match saw coach Joakim Alexandersson rotate his squad, giving opportunities to players like goalkeeper Monalisha Devi.

Key Points: India U20 Women's Football Team Wins 5-2 vs Swedish Club

  • Hat-trick by Lhingdeikim
  • 5-2 win over Swedish club
  • Follows Asian Cup defeat to Vietnam
  • Coach made strategic lineup changes
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India U20 women score five against Swedish club Alvsjo AIK

India's U20 women's national football team secured a 5-2 friendly win against Sweden's Alvsjo AIK, with Lhingdeikim scoring a hat-trick.

"Lhingdeikim scored a hat-trick, netting in the first minute, the 20th minute (penalty), and the 59th minute. - Match Report"

Lidingo, March 5

The India U20 women's national team defeated Swedish club Alvsjo AIK 5-2 in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre, in Lidingo, Sweden, early in the morning of Thursday, March 5, according to the All India Football Federation.

Lhingdeikim scored a hat-trick, netting in the first minute, the 20th minute (penalty), and the 59th minute. Cindy Colney (34') and Sulanjana Raul (90') scored one apiece to make it five for India.

Young Tigresses head coach Joakim Alexandersson made two changes to his starting XI, bringing in goalkeeper Monalisha Devi and winger Bhumika Devi.

India: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Remi Thokchom, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Thoibisana Chanu (Nishima Kumari 53'), Shubhangi Singh (C) (Shruti Kumari 66'), Pooja (Babita Kumari 68'), Anju Chanu, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Sulanjana Raul, Lhingdeikim, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam.

Meanwhile, an injury-time goal condemned India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday.

Nguyen Thi Van Su (30', 90+4') scored in each half for Vietnam, while debutant Sanfida Nongrum (52'), who came off the bench in the second half, scored India's lone goal.

India had a half-chance in the second minute of injury time when Manisha went for goal from a long-range free-kick. While Vietnam goalkeeper Kim Thanh parried it, India substitute Kaviya Pakkirisamy, who was also given her debut off the bench, immediately gave chase. However, the Vietnamese custodian managed to get to the ball before the Indian forward.

Ultimately, Vietnam stole the win a couple of minutes later, when Van Su scored her second of the match. Receiving a cut-back from substitute Vi Thi Hoa, she slotted it home to snatch the victory at the end.

India: Panthoi Chanu Elangbam (GK), Sweety Devi Ngangbam (C), Shilky Devi Hemam, Sangita Basfore, Soumya Guguloth (Rimpa Haldar 46'), Sanju Yadav, Pyari Xaxa (Kaviya Pakkirisamy 79'), Grace Dangmei (Sanfida Nongrum 46'), Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Martina Thokchom, Manisha Kalyan (Lynda Kom Serto 90+2').

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see goals coming from different players - Lhingdeikim, Cindy, Sulanjana. Shows good attacking depth. But we really need to work on closing out games. Conceding two to a club side and that last-minute loss to Vietnam... that's a pattern we must fix. The talent is clearly there.
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Sarah B
As a football fan living abroad, it's so exciting to see India playing and winning in Sweden! The mix of names in the squad is wonderful – from the Northeast and across the country. This is the future. More such tours, please!
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Rohit P
A hat-trick in the first minute, 20th, and 59th... Lhingdeikim was on fire! 🔥 But the article shows both sides of the coin – a big win and a heartbreaking last-minute loss. The team needs consistency. Hope the federation provides continuous support and not just occasional news.
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Kavya N
So proud of these young women! They are putting Indian football on the map. Special shoutout to the players from Manipur and other northeastern states – you are powerhouses! Let's get these matches televised so the whole country can support them.
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Michael C
Interesting to see a Swedish coach, Joakim Alexandersson, leading the India U20 women's team. The tactical approach seems positive. Scoring 5 goals is impressive. The key now is building on this and translating friendly wins into competitive results, like in the Asian Cup qualifiers.

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