India lose to Myanmar in women’s football friendly

Yangon (Myanmar)

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India conceded a late goal to suffer a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Myanmar and continued their winless run against the neighbours in a women’s football friendly match here today. The hosts scored both goals from set pieces with Win Theingi Tun, who plays for Odisha FC, giving them a 14th- minute lead.

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