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India U-17 women's team suffers 1-3 loss to Chile

The Indian women's side came into this match after haplessly going down to the Italian side 0-7 in the opening fixture.

India U-17 womens team suffers 1-3 loss to Chile
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The Indian U17 team ahead of their match against Chile (AIFF)

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PTI

Updated: 25 Jun 2022 9:32 AM GMT

It was an improved performance against Chile for the Indian U-17 women's team after a heavy defeat to Italy in the four-nation tournament.

The Indian U-17 women's team suffered a 1-3 loss against Chile in its second match in the four-nation tournament despite an improved performance.

The women's side came into this match after haplessly going down to the Italian side 0-7 in the opening fixture. Despite a slow start by both the teams in the initial stages, it was India that got a chance to snatch an early lead through defender Naketa, whose long-ranger free-kick failed to put the Chileans in a spot of bother.

In the 11th minute, Chile found a breakthrough with Katerine Ramos, who inflicted a blow to the Indians.

While the Indians tried to bounce back quickly and were in search of an equaliser, Chile doubled their lead in the 19th minute, through a clinical header from Maitte.

With the first half ending 2-0 in favour of Chile, India came out after the break and looked desperate to restore parity.

With an uphill task in hand, the Indians reduced the deficit and made it 1-2 when a ball from Neha landed at the feet of Kajol, and the latter skilfully headed the ball into the back of the goal in a flash.

However, despite a much-needed goal, the Indian side's aspirations were soon dashed when, in the 67th minute, Chile's Ambar Rolino made it 3-1, putting a final nail in the coffin.

The remainder of the game saw the Indians maintaining their attack but it was the Chileans who walked off the field as victors.

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