India lose to Russia 0-3 in final U17 women's friendly

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) The India U17 women’s team ended its Sochi campaign with a third loss to Russia in as many friendlies.

After a goalless first half, Russia took the lead in the 46th minute through Valeria Menyailova, before Polina Frolova doubled the advantage in the 80th. Substitute Anna Bykhanova added the third in stoppage time (90+2′) to seal the result.

India were reduced to 10 players in the 82nd minute when Julan Nongmaithem was shown a second yellow and sent off.

India used the three-match series as part of their preparations for next month’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026.

India had earlier lost 0-4 in the opening match and 0-3 in the second friendly.

India will face Australia (May 2), Japan (May 5) and Lebanon in Group B of

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