The Indian team of seniors of female teams continued their impressive run in the AFC 2026 Asian Cup with 4-0 victories over Timor-Leste on Sunday, June 29. Křík Manisha Kalyan scored a fantastic roton, while Anju Tamang and Lynda who Sero also got on modest traces in a unified one -time crop in a one -off competition in a one -off sovereign competition.
India got into a competition full of trust, which was fresh of their record 13-0 victories over Mongolia in their opening accessories. The Indian team began from the place where they ended up against Mongolia, and put early pressure on Timor-Leste and created opportunities with some neat passage and phenomenal wing game. The first chance of blue Tigress came in the sixth minute when Tamang caught up on the ball, but goalkeeper Timor-Leste Gorette da Costa pulled out a good savings and denied India before the management.
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The Indian team, however, did not have to wait long for a breakthrough, because neat one-two allowed Tamang to release Manisha, who defeated her brand and before he cut inside and produced a powerful strike that gave the goalkeeper no chance. India dictated the pace of the competition and Pyari Xaxa almost reached 2-0, but her shot growled wood.
Timor-Leste was left to absorb a lot of pressure, because India constantly created chances and was grateful that the score remained only 1-0 in the half-time. Blue Tigresses was released for the other half with the renewed intention and in the 58th minute they got a second goal when Timor-Leste goalkeeper missed the cross and Tamang finished the chance.
Manisha then finished her rebellion with a turbulent shot, thanks to which Da Costa became the passers -by when India concluded an agreement. The blue tigress managed to get into the final touches in the 86th minute, because the replacement of Lynda Kom and Grace Dangmei unlocked the defense. Grace attracted the defender to her and then slipped into Lyndy, who slightly slid her home.
With victory, India is now sitting at the top of the group B with six points out of two games, in front of Iraq and Thailand, who will face themselves later on Sunday.
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Published on:
29. June 2025
