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India U20 Women's Football Team Draws 1-1 with Swedish Club Enskede IK

The India U20 women's national football team played to a 1-1 draw against Swedish club side Enskede IK Dam. Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam gave India the lead just before halftime, but the hosts secured a late equalizer in the 88th minute. The match is part of a preparatory tour in Sweden for the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand. The Young Tigresses will play one final friendly against Karlbergs BK before concluding their tour.

Key Points: India U20 Women's Football Draws 1-1 in Sweden Friendly

  • 1-1 draw against Swedish club
  • Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam scored for India
  • Late 88th-minute equalizer for Enskede
  • Part of AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup prep
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India U20 women's football team held to 1-1 draw by Swedish club Enskede IK Dam

India U20 women's football team drew 1-1 with Enskede IK in Sweden. Read about the match details, scorers, and upcoming fixtures.

"Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam had put India in the lead in the 44th minute - AIFF Release"

New Delhi, February 26

The India U20 women's team played a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on February 26, at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, Sweden.

According to an All India Football Federation (AIFF) release, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam had put India in the lead in the 44th minute, before Enskede levelled matters in the 88th minute.

India U20s head coach Joakim Alexandersson made eight changes to the starting 11 from their last match against Taby FK, which the Young Tigresses won 4-0.

The win against Taby FK was the Young Tigresses' first victory of their Sweden tour after suffering a defeat against Hammarby IF in the first encounter earlier, where India went down to Hammarby IF 0-6.

In the match against Taby FK, 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 one more friendly match - against Karlbergs BK on February 28 - as part of their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand, later this year.

India U20 Women squad: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Nishima Kumari (Remi Thokchom 60'), Thoinbisana Chanu Toijam, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shubhangi Singh, Pooja, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam (Bhumika Devi Khumukcham 60'), Lhingdeikim, Sulanjana Raul, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (Neha 60'), Babita Kumari (Deepika Pal 46', Shilji Shaji 88').

- ANI

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Rohit P
Conceding a late equalizer is a bit disappointing, but the overall tour seems valuable. Beating Taby 4-0 and now this draw shows the team is learning. The exposure to European football is exactly what we need.
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Aman W
Coach is making a lot of changes to the starting eleven. It's good for giving everyone experience, but does it hurt team chemistry? Hope the strategy pays off in the long run. All the best for the final friendly!
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Sarah B
Babita Kumari seems to be in great form! Scoring twice in the last match. It's heartening to see players from different states like Manipur and Haryana representing the country together. More power to the Young Tigresses!
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Vikram M
The 6-0 loss in the first match was a reality check, but the team has bounced back well. This is what these tours are for - to learn and grow. The federation should invest more in such exposure trips for women's football.
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Neha E
While the result is okay, we must be honest. Conceding in the 88th minute points to a fitness or concentration issue at the highest level. The girls are talented, but we need to work on closing out games. A respectful critique for improvement.

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