Substitute anna bykhanova

The India U17: The India U17 women’s team, preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China, concluded its tour of Russia with a 0-3 defeat in the third and final friendly at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi on Friday.

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 but valuable learning experience against a physically stronger and more experienced Russian side.