Young Tigresses Achieve Draw Against Swedish Club in Friendly Match

Young Tigresses Secure 1-1 Draw

The India U20 women's football team managed to draw 1-1 with Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on February 26 at the Boson National Sports Centre located in Lidingo, Sweden. As reported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam scored the opening goal for India in the 44th minute, but Enskede equalized in the 88th minute.

Recap of Sweden Tour Matches

In the latest match, head coach Joakim Alexandersson made eight changes to the starting lineup compared to their previous game against Taby FK, which the Young Tigresses won decisively with a score of 4-0. This victory marked their first win during the Sweden tour after an earlier loss to Hammarby IF, where they faced a 0-6 defeat.

Details of Taby FK Victory

During the match against Taby FK, Alexandersson implemented nine changes to the starting eleven. India scored two goals in each half, with Babita Kumari netting in the 10th minute and Lhingdeikim adding another in the 20th minute. Babita scored again in the 63rd minute, and Neha completed the scoring in the 80th minute.

Upcoming Fixture and Tournament Preparation

The Young Tigresses are set to play one more friendly match against Karlbergs BK on February 28, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup scheduled to take place in Thailand later this year.

India U20 Women Squad

The squad for the India U20 Women includes: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Nishima Kumari (substituted by Remi Thokchom at 60'), Thoinbisana Chanu Toijam, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shubhangi Singh, Pooja, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam (substituted by Bhumika Devi Khumukcham at 60'), Lhingdeikim, Sulanjana Raul, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (substituted by Neha at 60'), Babita Kumari (substituted by Deepika Pal at 46', Shilji Shaji at 88').