Russia registered an easy 4-0 win over hosts India in the first of the two women international friendly football matches at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata today. The second and last game will be played at the same venue on October 11.

Three players from Odisha represented the Indian womens team. They were: Juli Kishan, Malati Munda and Jasoda Munda. Malati made her senior international debut today.

RESULTS:

8 October 2026 (1st Match): Russia (Iana Sheina 41, Kira Petukhova 60, 65, Iana Svistunova 81) beat India 4-0.
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PHOTO: Players of Indian womens team pose before their first international friendly against Russia in Kolkata on 8 October 2026.