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Hans India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Fifa Women's Int'l friendlies: India to play Uzbekistan in two matches in B'luru
New Delhi: India women's national team will play two FIFA Women's International Friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June 2025 International Window. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. The women's team, coached by Crispin Chettri, are on the preparation path for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai. Thailand will host Group B of the Qualifiers in a centralised single round-robin format. The group winners will qualify for the final tournament, scheduled to be staged across three host cities in Australia from March 1 to 26, 2026. India, who are at 69th in the FIFA Women's Rankings, have played Uzbekistan, ranked 50th, on 13 occasions. The White Wolves have come out victorious on nine occasions, while the Blue Tigresses have won one match; three matches between the two sides have ended in draws. Indian team probables: Goalkeepers: Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi. Defenders: Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi. Midfielders: Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang. Forwards: Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei. Head coach: Crispin Chettri; Assistant coach: Priya PV; Goalkeeper coach: Dipankar Choudhury. FIFA Women's Int'l Friendlies: May 30: India vs Uzbekistan; Padukone-Dravid CSE June 3: India vs Uzbekistan; Padukone-Dravid CSE
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Indian women's football team to play Uzbekistan in two international friendlies in Bengaluru
New Delhi: India women's national team will play two FIFA Women's International Friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June 2025 International Window. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. The women's team, coached by Crispin Chettri, are on the preparation path for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai. Thailand will host Group B of the Qualifiers in a centralised single round-robin format. The group winners will qualify for the final tournament, scheduled to be staged across three host cities in Australia from March 1 to 26, 2026. India, who are at 69th in the FIFA Women's Rankings, have played Uzbekistan, ranked 50th, on 13 occasions. The White Wolves have come out victorious on nine occasions, while the Blue Tigresses have won one match; three matches between the two sides have ended in draws. FIFA Women's International Friendlies: May 30: India vs Uzbekistan; Padukone-Dravid CSE June 3: India vs Uzbekistan; Padukone-Dravid CSE List of Indian team probables: Goalkeepers: Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi. Defenders: Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi. Midfielders: Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang. Forwards: Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei. Head coach: Crispin Chettri Assistant coach: Priya PV Goalkeeper coach: Dipankar Choudhury
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USWNT vs. Australia odds, picks and predictions
The USWNT welcome Australia to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday for the second of 3 matchdays in the SheBelieves Cup. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET (TBS/Universo/Max/Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook's soccer odds around the USWNT vs. Australia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions. Australia was blasted by Japan 4-0 Thursday in its first match of the 4-team tournament. It wasn't just that it lost, but how it lost. Australia had 17 fewer shots and didn't end with a single shot on frame. It did go 3-1-2 in its friendlies since October of 2024 with one of those victories being against Germany. Australia ranks 15th in the FIFA Women's Rankings. The USWNT captured the top spot in the FIFA rankings after a dominant 2024 that included a gold medal at the Olympics. It has won 2 straight matches and 4 of its last 5. The USWNT is coming off a 2-0 win over Colombia Thursday in Houston, ending with 3 shots on frame, which compares favorably to Colombia's zero. World class soccer coverage all in one place: Get ESPN+ USWNT vs. Australia odds Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook'; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:54 p.m. ET. Moneyline: USWNT -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Australia +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600) USWNT -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Australia +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600) Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +100 | U: -128) USWNT vs. Australia picks and predictions Prediction USWNT 3, Australia 0 PASS. The USWNT showcased its dominance throughout the bulk of 2024 and will come out on top against Australia. The bigger question entering this match is how competitive can Australia be, having just 1 shot against world No. 8 Japan in its first SheBelieves Cup game. The USWNT didn't look overly dominant against No. 21 Colombia, but it certainly showcased enough to be a massive favorite in this one. The USWNT should win with ease, but are far too expensive to take on the moneyline. BET UNDER 3.5 (+100). It doesn't look like Australia can score. It ended with 1 shot and none on frame against Japan. It will see a far better backline against the USWNT, so expect the road side to again be held without a goal. For the USWNT, scoring often isn't something this new squad does often. It has scored 2 goals or fewer in 3 straight matches and in 5 of its last 8 contests. It has gone Under this total in 7 of its last 9 matches. Considering its style of play, expect it take the foot off the gas if it gets up a few goals. BACK UNDER 3.5 (+100). Check out Pro Soccer Wire: For the American soccer fan, USA TODAY Sports Media Group's website provides a fresh look at the beautiful game. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. More USA TODAY Summer Olympics coverage: News | Medal count | Meet Team USA
