The Blue Tigresses of Indian women’s football extended their winning streak in Turkey, cruising to a 2-0 friendly win against Zvezda-2005 Perm at Antalya’s Serik venue. Anju Tamang’s early 9th-minute strike set the tone, with Linda Kom Sertto adding a decisive second in the dying moments of the 89th minute.
Part of a rigorous pre-AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 schedule, this marked their fifth outing in Antalya. Previous results include a hard-fought 1-0 win versus Hertha BSC Frauen (Grace Dangmei the hero) and a tactical stalemate with Spartak Moscow.
With three victories now under their belt in Turkey, the team’s preparations are hitting stride. They face Romania’s FFK Sixzereda Mircuria Siuc on February 7 before jetting off to Perth on February 10 for the tournament proper.
India’s Group C fixtures: opener against Vietnam at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 4, Japan three days later in Perth, and Chinese Taipei in Sydney on March 10. Training in Turkey has sharpened their edge, focusing on endurance and precision passing.
Today’s clean sheet and goals reflect a maturing unit, blending flair with fortitude. As they transition to Australian soil, the Tigresses carry momentum, setting sights on a memorable Asian Cup campaign that could redefine their continental standing.