In SAFF Women’s Championship 2022 India begins their title defense with a comfortable 3-0 win over Pakistan. India scored twice in quick succession in the first half with a Pakistan own goal followed up by a neat finish from a player of the match Dangmei Grace. They dominated the match seeking a third goal which arrived deep into stoppage time via substitute Soumya Guguloth.
India Scores its first Goal in 21st Min when Captain Mari Khan’s touch rolls into the net when Sandhiya crossed Ball from the left for the unmarked Grace, the keeper comes out to meet the cross but fumbles it into Mari Khan’s Path.
Anju Tamang finds Grace with a delightful pass through Pakistan’s defense, The winger’s low shot sneaks past Mahpara at the near post in 22nd Min. for the Second Goal of the Day.
Ranjana’s low cross finds Soumya, who squeezes the ball into the bottom corner from behind the last Pakistani defender in Extra Time for the Third Goal.
India will face Maldives on Sept 10, & Bangladesh on Sept 13 for SAFF Women’s Championship 2022 group matches.
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