India 0-1 Russia Women Football Live Score, FIFA Friendly 2026: Iana Sheina's Goal Keeps Visitors In Front At Half-Time

That's the half-time whistle and India go to the dressing room trailing by a goal. It was the brilliance of Iana Sheina that made them concede it, otherwise, they have defended well with Monalisha Devi at goal. The half had seen chances for Blue Tigresses as well as Malvika had a tap in chance and later in the half, Lynda Kom could have found a goal as well. Crispin Chhetri will still aim for a comeback in second half.

Russia finally find their first goal as the pressure gives. Iana Sheina shows her immaculate strength to hold off an Indian defender and then find the bottom left corner with a well-placed finish. Sheina has been one of the big threats for India on the day and she was the one who broke the resistance of Monalisha Devi.

India almost found a moment that could give them a goal. Malvika had a ball kindly drop for her for a tap in, but the Russian goalkeeper charged out and dealt with the situation well. India had their moments and so did Russia as they push hard now with the team up to a 2-4-4 formation looking for goal. Monalisha Devi has been solid.

Much better ten minutes from India. They have found a bit of possession and Malvika was able to earn a corner from the right side as well. India has been seeing a bit of the ball and Crispin Chhetri has made it clear that his side will not play safe football. Monalisha Devi has been clinical so far at goal.

Indian defenders miss a cross from the right side, Iana Sheina receives it, brings it into her right foot and curls in a shot, which narrowly misses the goal. Russia have been the dominant side in the first ten minutes and India have only been defending deep.

Match is underway at the Kishore Bharati Stadium. Russia in their all-red kit and are attacking from right to left. India are in their all-blue kit and are building up fromt left to right. Russia are in front foot immediately after kick-off.

India have not had a full pool to pick from. Preparations have been affected by the unavailability of some players because of club commitments.

East Bengal’s participation in the AFC Women’s Champions League is one reason for those absences. The Indian Women’s League has also limited availability.

Fans looking to catch the international friendly between the Indian Women's Team (Blue Tigresses) and Russia can watch the action live via free digital streaming on the official Indian Football YouTube channel. Please note that there will be no live television telecast for the match in India, as traditional TV broadcasters are not carrying the fixture; supporters can tune directly into YouTube to follow the historic encounter live.

India are ranked 69th in the world. Russia are 27th. Russia have won both previous meetings between the sides—by 8-0 in 2021 and 2-0 in Sharjah in February last year.

Welcome to our live coverage as the Blue Tigresses make history! The stage is set at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan as India steps out for their first-ever international match in Kolkata, taking on a formidable Russia side in a high-stakes international friendly. Settle in and join us minute-by-minute as a fresh generation of Indian talent begins its crucial build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.