The India women's team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Uzbekistan in an international friendly held in the Central Asian nation on Monday.
Maymol Rocky's team defended well in the first of the two friendlies scheduled in Uzbekistan as part of the preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers later this year. However, the Eves conceded from a late free-kick to allow the hosts to secure the win.
In cold conditions, India goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan made a save from point-blank range as Uzbekistan started the game on an positive note.
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The Indian defence, led by Sweety Devi, did well to keep the Uzbek attack in check for most of the game.