Women's Football: India vs Uzbekistan LIVE - Live Blog, Score, Updates and Result

Good defending from India

Solid defending from Linthoingambi Devi who prevents a 1-on-1 situation for the Uzbek striker.

India in the opposition box

12'

India finally manage to penetrate the opposition penalty box but it is an easy grab for the goalkeeper

Poor passing from India

India's first counter-attacking opportunity goes begging after a mispass in midfield gives away possession

Joy for the Uzbeks down the right..!

Uzbekistan are peppering India's left side of defence but as of now, India holds on

Indian line-up

An update on India's starting xi:

Aditi, Sweety, Linthoingambi, Ranjana, Anju, Indumathi, Sangita, Dangmei, Manisha, Soumya, Pyari.

First chance for Uzbekistan

A cross whipped in from the right catches the Indian defence out and almost finds an Uzbek forward's feet before it is cleared. First decent chance.

Teams trying to settle down..

Slightly erratic passage of play as both teams try to settle into a rhythm.

Match starts..!!

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway....

Kick off imminent..

Welcome to everyone who is following today's live blog. This is Sayan Chatterjee and today I am going to keep you updated with India's much awaited friendly clash with Uzbekistan. Two young teams with lots of promising players. Keep your popcorn ready even as the national anthems are sung at the venue and team pictures are taken.