New Delhi, July 19
The Indian women’s national team lost 1-3 to Russia in the BRICS U-17 tournament in Johannesburg.
Coming on the back of a 0-5 loss against the hosts South Africa, the Indian eves took an early lead through Soumya Guguloth in the sixth minute but Russia came back strong, scoring three goals in the remaining time. Soumya put India ahead when she slotted home a cross, but the opponents equalised three minutes later.
Russia made it 2-1 in the 28th minute and again found the net in the 62nd minute to make it 3-1.
India next play Brazil on Saturday. — PTI