It was a tough night for the Indian women’s football team in Shillong, as they fell 0–2 to Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendlies.

Two second-half goals from substitute Sara Didar sealed the deal for Iran and left India chasing shadows for much of the match.

This game marked India’s first outing since their historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign earlier this year — but instead of building on that momentum, the Blue Tigresses looked rusty and off the pace.

Iran Dictate Early, India on the Back Foot

Iran were the sharper side from the opening whistle. Within just four minutes, a nervous fumble by goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu nearly gifted the visitors an early goal, but Nirmala Devi’s desperate clearance kept the score level.

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