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Russia defeat India U17 women in third and final friendly

New Delhi, April 17(UNI) The India U17 women’s team concluded their tour of Russia with a 0-3 defeat in the third and final friendly against the hosts at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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 of the match when Julan Nongmaithem was shown a second yellow and sent off.
The Young Tigresses, coached by Italian Pamela Conti, 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, making it a challenging
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