Overview

• India were edged 1-0 in the second of two FIFA Women’s International Friendlies against Uzbekistan at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence.
• Nilufar Kudratova’s early second-half strike proved decisive as Uzbekistan secured back-to-back 1-0 wins.
• The Blue Tigresses showed marked improvement in intensity, tactical awareness and resilience compared with their opening outing.
• Goalkeeper Payal Basude produced several crucial saves to keep India within striking distance.
• The series ended with two narrow defeats, exposing persistent challenges in converting attacking opportunities.