India team go down to Hong Kong 0-5 in AFC women's futsal Asian Cup qualifier debut

Yogyakarta: The Indian women's futsal team's debut in the international arena did not go on expected lines with a 0-5 defeat to Hong Kong in a Group B qualifier for the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 at Yogyakarta's Among Rogo Sports Hall on Wednesday.

However, the team did display passion and perseverance in its first international outing, traits that are ingredients to take the game forward in India. Playing their first-ever match, the rookie Indian side dished out an encouraging brand of cohesive futsal in the 20 minutes of the first half to trail by a goal.

However, the going got difficult in the second session to sustain against a more experienced side that stands 31st in the FIFA rankings. While skillful Cheung Wai Ki, also a football international, played the key role in Hong Kong's victory with a classy hat-trick, Wai Yuen Ting and Kung Yuet Charis scored the other two goals. (IANS)

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