Tashkent [Uzbekistan], The Indian Senior Women's National Team, forgetting the crushing defeat in the first game, played a hard-fought and very creditable goalless draw against Uzbekistan in the second friendly match at the TDTU Stadium in Tashkent on Tuesday.
According to a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), in a marked improvement from the first game, the Blue Tigresses were at the forefront of proceedings in the opening quarter, even attacking to threaten Uzbekistan's goal. Also earned himself several set pieces in the areas. ,
The best chance of the half went to Soumya Guguloth, with the winger's dangerous drifts into the center constantly causing problems for the hosts. At the first attempt, Guguloth fired Anju Tamang's cut back wide of goal when unmarked and close to the penalty spot. Soon thereafter crossing the Tamang again proved troublesome.Uzbek goalkeeper Zarina Saidova's weak punch injured the attacking Gugulot and even though the winger headed the ball in, the linesperson's flag was up for offside.
However, it was not all one-way traffic, as Uzbekistan forced Shreya Huda into a pair of smart saves, one of which was a long-range shot which she bounced before saving a header from the resulting corner. The teams remained in a goalless stalemate until the break.
The second half played out much like the first, with the Blue Tigresses being aggressive and the hosts reducing counter-attacks with physicality. Despite dominating possession and consistently moving the ball into the final third, India's lack of finesse in the final passes let them down.On the rare occasions when he did get the right pass, the finish was lacking.
India: Shreya Hooda, Shilki Devi, Ashalata Devi, Astam Oraon, Sangeeta Basfour, Soumya Guguloth, Sanju, Anju Tamang, Pyari Xaxa, Priyangka Devi, Sandhya Ranganathan.
According to a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), in a marked improvement from the first game, the Blue Tigresses were at the forefront of proceedings in the opening quarter, even attacking to threaten Uzbekistan's goal. Also earned himself several set pieces in the areas. ,
The best chance of the half went to Soumya Guguloth, with the winger's dangerous drifts into the center constantly causing problems for the hosts. At the first attempt, Guguloth fired Anju Tamang's cut back wide of goal when unmarked and close to the penalty spot. Soon thereafter crossing the Tamang again proved troublesome.Uzbek goalkeeper Zarina Saidova's weak punch injured the attacking Gugulot and even though the winger headed the ball in, the linesperson's flag was up for offside.
However, it was not all one-way traffic, as Uzbekistan forced Shreya Huda into a pair of smart saves, one of which was a long-range shot which she bounced before saving a header from the resulting corner. The teams remained in a goalless stalemate until the break.
The second half played out much like the first, with the Blue Tigresses being aggressive and the hosts reducing counter-attacks with physicality. Despite dominating possession and consistently moving the ball into the final third, India's lack of finesse in the final passes let them down.On the rare occasions when he did get the right pass, the finish was lacking.
India: Shreya Hooda, Shilki Devi, Ashalata Devi, Astam Oraon, Sangeeta Basfour, Soumya Guguloth, Sanju, Anju Tamang, Pyari Xaxa, Priyangka Devi, Sandhya Ranganathan.
