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India Women's Football Team Falls 0-1 to Romanian Club in Turkey Friendly

The Indian senior women's national football team suffered a 0-1 defeat against Romanian club FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc in a friendly in Antalya, Turkey. This match was part of a preparatory camp featuring several friendlies against European clubs, with India recording wins against Swiss, German, and Russian sides. The team, known as the Blue Tigresses, will now travel to Australia for further preparation ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. Their tournament campaign begins on March 4 against Vietnam in Perth.

Key Points: India Women's Football Team Loses Friendly to Romanian Club

  • Lost 0-1 to Romanian club
  • Part of Turkey training camp
  • Mixed results in recent friendlies
  • Final prep for AFC Asian Cup
  • First match vs Vietnam March 4
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India Women go down to FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 0-1 in friendly

Indian women's football team lost 0-1 to FK Csikszereda in Turkey. Review of recent friendly results and prep for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

"The Blue Tigresses will depart from Turkey for Perth, Australia, on February 10 - AIFF Release"

New Delhi, February 8

The senior Indian women's national team suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center, in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday. The Romanian club scored in the 12th minute, as per an AIFF release.

India had earlier played five friendly games against Ukraine's FC Metalist 1925 (0-2 loss) on January 18, Switzerland's FC Schlieren (2-1 win) on January 24, Russia's WFC Spartak Moscow (0-0 draw), Germany's Hertha BSC Frauen (1-0 win), and Russia's Zvezda-2005 Perm (2-0 win). India played their the friendies in Antalya as part of their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

In their previous match, against Zvezda, the Blue Tigresses beat Russian side Zvezda-2005 Perm 2-0 at the S&B Sport Football Complex in Serik, Antalya, on Wednesday. In the match, 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 senior Indian women's national team. The Blue Tigresses also registered a 1-0 victory over German side Hertha BSC Frauen in their fourth friendly match of the tour. In the match, Grace Dangmei scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute to secure the win for India.

The Blue Tigresses will depart from Turkey for Perth, Australia, on February 10, where they will play additional friendly matches ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. India's first match at the Asian Cup is 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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good exposure playing European clubs. But conceding early goals seems to be a pattern. Need to tighten the defence from the first whistle. Anju Tamang and Grace Dangmei are in good form though! 💪
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Aman W
The team is showing fight! Beating Hertha BSC is no small feat. This tour is exactly what was needed before a big tournament. Let's hope they carry this confidence to Australia. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, the article mentions a lot of positives but the loss highlights a consistency issue. We beat strong teams, then lose to a Romanian club. Need to find that steady level of performance. Wishing them the best for Vietnam!
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Karthik V
The schedule is intense! Playing so many matches in a short span is tough. The girls are getting valuable experience. The real test is the Asian Cup. Hoping for a historic performance! 🏆
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Nisha Z
So proud of our women's team! They are putting in the hard yards far from home. Lynda Kom's late goal against Zvezda shows they never give up. That's the spirit we need. Bring on Vietnam! 👏

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