Football
SAFF U17 Women's C'ship: Russia beat India to become champions-Highlights
Russia defeated India 2-0.
Heena Khatun (Source: AIFF)
Russia lifted their first-ever SAFF U-17 Women's Championship after beating India 2-0 in the 2023 edition on Tuesday in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 28 March 2023 1:44 PM GMT
29' - The Russian goalkeeper is out in midfield
Wow, this explains a lot of the game has panned out so far. The Russian goalkeeper is bored and she has almost reached the mid-field with some dribbling of her own.
- 28 March 2023 1:36 PM GMT
21' - India have gone into a shell
India have been forced into a shell here. They have been contained to their own half and do not inspire any confidence.
- 28 March 2023 1:29 PM GMT
13' - RUSSIA EXTEND THE LEAD!
Just 4 minutes after opening the scoring, Russia have extended the lead. Indian captain Heena Khatun with a harsh challenge gifts the opposition a penalty.
Daria Kotlova steps up to take the shot from the spot and slots it in with ease.
IND 2-0 RUS
- 28 March 2023 1:26 PM GMT
9' - RUSSIA SCOREE
Vasilisa was looking for a cross there and the ball goes straight to the goalkeeper Khushi. The got both her hands to the ball, but it has somehow slipped through her grip. To make matters worse, it goes straight into the net.
IND 0-1 RUS
- 28 March 2023 1:17 PM GMT
1' - Russia with the attack
A good start from the Russians as they press forward with ease. The Indian defence is opened up and Russia have a clear shot, but the shot which comes in is rather weak. Collected well by Khushi.
