Indian senior women's football team to play four more friendlies against European clubs in Turkiye
New Delhi, January 29
The Indian senior women's team will play four more friendly matches against European clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Turkiye, as per the AIFF website.
The Blue Tigresses will take on WFC Spartak Moscow (Russia) on January 30, Hertha BSC Frauen (Germany) on February 2, Zvezda-2005 Perm (Russia) on February 4, and FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc (Romania) on February 7 as part of their preparations for March's AFC Women's Asian Cup.
India had earlier played two friendly games against Ukraine's FC Metalist 1925 (0-2 loss) on January 18 and Switzerland's FC Schlieren (2-1 win) on January 24.
The Blue Tigresses will depart from Turkiye for Perth, Australia, on February 10, where they will play more friendly matches ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
India's first match at the Asian Cup is against Vietnam on March 4.
Indian senior women's team's friendly matches in Turkiye:January 30: India vs WFC Spartak Moscow, Side Star Sports Complex (Manavgat), 19:30 ISTFebruary 2: India vs Hertha BSC Frauen, S&B Sport Football Complex (Serik), 17:30 ISTFebruary 4: India vs Zvezda-2005 Perm, Time and venue TBCFebruary 7: India vs FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc, Time and venue TBC.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great scheduling by AIFF. But I hope they are also focusing on fitness and strategy, not just match practice. The loss to Ukraine is a bit worrying. Need to tighten the defence before the Asian Cup.
Finally seeing some serious investment in women's football. Playing in Turkey, then off to Australia... this is the kind of tour the men's team gets. Hope it translates to a good performance against Vietnam!
As a football fan living in India, it's so refreshing to see this. Hertha BSC is a big name in Germany. The experience from these matches will be invaluable. Let's get behind the team!
The timing is a bit odd, no? Matches on Jan 30, Feb 2, 4, and 7. That's a very tight schedule. Hope the players don't get fatigued or injured before the main tournament. Management needs to rotate the squad wisely.
So proud of our women! They work so hard with less spotlight. I'll be staying up to catch the 19:30 IST match. Bring it on, Spartak Moscow! 💪
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