India U-19 Women’s team head coach Alex Ambrose expressed his happiness that his team showed the character to defeat Thailand in the final game of their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers Round 1. India produced a fine display on Sunday to earn a 1-0 win against hosts Thailand, who had …
Read More »India U-19 Women upset Thailand in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers, but still out!
India completed an upset 1-0 win over Thailand, as a 36th minute goal by Grace Lalrampari gave them a momentous win that put them on level points with both Thailand and Nepal in their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers. Despite this win, however, India could not make it through to …
Read More »India U-19 Women coach Alex Ambrose: Girls need to go all out against Thailand!
India may be down, but they are far from being out after their 0-2 defeat at the hands of Nepal in the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers on Friday. Despite the fact that the players are disappointed after the loss, head coach Alex Ambrose was optimistic, saying that the girls …
Read More »Nepal beat India 2-0 in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
India slumped to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of neighbours Nepal, as opposition striker Rekha scored a brace to take the Himalayan nation to three points from two games. This result puts a dent in India’s chances of qualifying for the next round, as they are now level on …
Read More »Vanlahriattiri looks to guide India to AFC U-19 Women’s Championship finals!
Mizoram has been one of the most productive footballing states in India over the past few years. The state has already contributed a number of players to the top football teams across the country. The Northeastern state has had a similar effect on women’s football as well. As India are …
Read More »India U-19 Women trash Pakistan 18-0 in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
The India U-19 Women’s team completed a mammoth victory over Pakistan, as they pumped 18 goals past their neighbours in their opening match of the first round of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers on Wednesday, October 24. Renu turned in a five-star performance, as she put five past the …
Read More »Pakistan wary of India in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Pakistan head coach Mohammed Siddique Sheikh lauded the India U-19 Women’s team ahead of the crucial AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifier opening match between the two archrivals. Although both the teams had played in the SAFF U-18 Women’s Champion, they did not face each other in Bhutan earlier this month. …
Read More »India U-19 Women’s Alex Ambrose: I do not want to get into the emotions of playing Pakistan!
It’s India versus Pakistan again – this time in the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand. The kick-off on October 24 (Wednesday) is slated for 2.30pm IST. Even as the injury of forward Asha Kumari came as a setback for the team, India U-19 Head Coach Alex Ambrose …
Read More »India U-19 Women land in Chonburi for AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Just about an hour’s journey from the bustling city of Bangkok, the India U-19 Women’s team made their way to the quieter town of Chonburi, which is better known as the ‘City of Water’ – with its beaches and lakes. However, for the U-19 girls, here in Chonburi for the …
Read More »Balancing Football & Studies, Devneta Roy looks to break barriers at AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
There are numerous stories about Indian football players coming up from humble backgrounds to make it big at the top stage. While these players have to struggle a lot in the earlier stages of their respective careers, things tend to be even more difficult for budding young women footballers. India …
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