FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: India Lose 0-8 To USA In Opener - In Pics

India were overwhelmed by a formidable USA in their opening match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup as they suffered a 0-8 thrashing in a lop-sided Group A match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The Indian team were toyed by a far more technically superior USA who were 4-0 up by the half-hour mark and 5-0 ahead at half time. USA pumped in three more goals in the second session to hand a humiliating defeat on the Indians before a sizeable home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. Melina Rebimbas scored a brace (9th and 31st minute) while Charlotte Kohler (15th), Onyeka Gamero (23rd), Gisele Thompson (39th), Ella Emri (51st), Taylor Suarez (59th) and captain Mia Bhuta (62nd) struck a goal each for the Concacaf champions.

Updated: 12 Oct 2022 9:37 am

FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup: India vs USA | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

Kohler Charlotte (8) of USA celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against India during their match at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.

Sudha Tirkey(14) of India and Mia Bhuta (10) of India vie for the ball during their match at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.

Indian (blue) and USA players in action during their match at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.

Indian goalkeeper Anjali Munda saves a goal during the match against USA at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.

Melina Rebimbas of USA celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal against India during their match at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik waves as Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur look on before the start of the match between India and USA at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar.