Halftime! India leads Bhutan 1-0
It’s been a lively and fruitful first half for India. Indian forwards created several chances and found success in the 23rd minute with Abhista Basnett finding the net.
Bhutan’s defense — especially their goalkeeper — has held firm and denying the visitors success on numerous occassions.
Bhutan forwards did find some pace towards the fag end of the first half. But there were no breakthroughs.
The Young Tigresses have had the upper hand, but they'll need to sharpen their finishing in the second half.
Score: India 1-0 Bhutan
27' Anushka Kumari on the attack!
She charges down the left and goes for goal. But fails to finish what she started. No breakthrough.
Score: India 1-0 Bhutan
23' Abhista scores for India
Shweta Rani takes the corner from right and Abhista Basnett gets the ball in the net.
Score: India 1-0 Bhutan
11’ – India nearly breaks the deadlock!
Divyani Linda delivers a brilliant cross from the left. The pass finds Nira Longjam approaching the box. She gets a touch, but the Bhutanese goalkeeper stands firm. A half-chance, but the danger is cleared.
Second corner for India in six minutes. Shweta Rani steps up to take it, but Bhutan’s goalkeeper clears the danger.
And we're underway!
The ball gets rolling in Thimphu — let the game begin! India is in blue and Nepal in red.
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