India Women Beat Maldives 11-1 In Second Friendly Contest
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Dishing out an impressive show on debut, forward Lhingdeikim struck four goals in Indian women team's comprehensive 11-1 win over Maldives in its second FIFA friendly contest.
Dishing out an impressive show on debut, forward Lhingdeikim struck four goals in Indian women team's comprehensive 11-1 win over Maldives in its second FIFA friendly contest in Bengaluru Thursday. In the first match, the hosts had thrashed the rivals 14-0. Lhingdeikim (12th, 16th, 56th and 59th) scored two goals in each half whereas the other debutant in the contest, Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi, scored once (45 1) in the extra time of the first half. The others who scored in the contest were Kajol D'Souza (15th), Pooja (41st), Simran Gurung (62nd, 68th) and Khumukcham Bhumika Devi (71st).
Mariyam Rifa scored the only goal for Maldives in the 27th minute but an own goal from the visitors' skipper Hawwa Haneefa in the 17th added to India's tally.
India coach Joakim Alexandersson had announced six changes for this contest in whch Lhingdeikim and Sibani Devi made their debuts in the starting eleven whereas Ribansi Jamu, Thingbaijam Sanjita Devi, Juhi Singh, Monisha Singha, Bhumika Devi and Gurung made their debuts off the bench.
India were ahead 6-1 in the first half after goalkeeper Linthoingambi Devi had to make a couple of regulation saves early on. The team founds its going soon and was up by four goals in the first 17 minutes.
Lhingdeikim scored the first goal with a right-footed drive from inside the box. She soon turned provider, setting up Kajol (15th).
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