Displaying much improved performance, Indian Senior Women Football Team, featuring two players from Odisha, held Uzbekistan to a goalless draw in their second and last international friendly match at the TDTU Stadium in Tashkent today. The two Odisha players were: forward Pyari Xaxa and defender Juli Kishan.

However, India lost the bilateral series 0-1 as they suffered a 0-3 drubbing in the first match held at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent earlier on May 31. The Indian team conceded all three goals in the second half. Uzbekistan striker Khabibulaeva Deora struck a hat-trick to notch up a comfortable victory for the hosts.

INDIAN SENIOR WOMEN FOOTBALL TEAM:

Goalkeepers: Shreya Hooda, Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi.
Defenders: Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Sanju, Hemam Shilky Devi, Juli Kishan, Astam Oraon, Aruna Bag, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi.
Midfielders: Karthika Angamuthu, Kaviya, Naorem Priyangka Devi, Neha, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Sangita Basfore, Soumya Guguloth, Anju Tamang.
Forwards: Kajol DSouza, Karishma Shirvoikar, Pyari Xaxa, Serto Lynda Kom.
Head Coach: Langam Chaoba Devi.
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PHOTO: Odisha duo, Pyari Xaxa (Right) and Juli Kishan pose during their two-match friendly series against Uzbekistan in Tashkent.