India’s U-17 women’s football team defeated by Sweden in pre-WC exposure tour
The match was played in Girona, Spain.
It was the first match of the exposure tour for the Indian girls ahead of the age-group showpiece, which India hosts in October-November.
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Minutes later, Nitu Linda tried her luck to take a shot from the edge of the Swedish penalty area, but was blocked.
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India were awarded a free-kick in the 19th minute and Anita once again made an attempt at the rival goal, this time a header, but Swedish keeper Elin Ekmark saved it with ease.
A few minutes later, Sweden striker Maja Jarvensivu tried a long ranger, which went over the crossbar.
Both Anita and India goalkeeper Anjali enjoyed a good first half. The former made a few runs around the half-hour mark, while the latter made some decent saves to keep his side in the game.