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India Rally Past Pakistan 5–3 After Late Power-Play Surge at SAFF Women’s Futsal

A late power-play switch featuring Diti Kanungo propelled a turnaround that put India atop the group.

Overview

  • India overturned a 1–3 deficit with four goals in the final 12 minutes to win 5–3 in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
  • Pakistan led twice through goals by Kayanat Bokhari, Azwa Chaudhry and Anmol Hira before India seized momentum.
  • Coach Joshuah Vaz introduced the power play with Diti Kanungo as the extra outfield player to trigger the comeback.
  • Ritika Singh pulled one back and Khushbu Saroj equalised, then Diti deflected in Arya More’s shot and added a stoppage-time finish into an empty net.
  • The victory moved India to nine points from four matches and first place in the group, with Diti now joint top scorer alongside Khushbu.