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The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India's Soumya Guguloth to miss AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers against Iraq, Thailand due to surgery
India forward Soumya Guguloth will not be available for the side's AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers against Iraq and Thailand following surgery. 'Soumya Guguloth sustained a nasal bone fracture during the second half of yesterday's match against Timor-Leste. She was taken to the hospital immediately and successfully underwent surgery last night. She has since been discharged and is now back at the team hotel,' the team's camp announced. The 23-year-old is expected to be sidelined for at least a month as she recovers from the injury. In India's first qualifier of this campaign, a 13-0 win against Mongolia, Soumya bagged a brace and was a constant threat darting down the left flank. India currently sits atop Group B — ahead of Thailand on goal difference — as it prepares to face Iraq on Wednesday in its penultimate qualifier. In its previous match, the Crispin Chettri-coached side defeated Timor-Leste 4-0. Only the group winner will advance to the tournament, which is set to be held in Australia next year. The Blue Tigresses last qualified for the continental tournament in 2003, although they featured in the 2022 Asian Cup by virtue of being the host nation.
The Print
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Table-toppers India ready to try ‘a few things' in clash against Iraq
India currently sit atop the table with six points and a goal difference of +17 after wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0). Winger Soumya Guguloth, who suffered a nasal bone fracture during the match against Timor-Leste, has been ruled out of the contest. Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jul 1 (PTI) The Indian football team will be open to experimentation when it clashes with a comparatively easy rival Iraq in a Group B clash of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, here on Wednesday. Thailand are in second place, also with six points but with a goal difference of +11. Iraq have already played three games and are on four points. They must defeat India to have any chance of staying alive on the road to Australia. While it has turned into a race between India and Thailand to increase their goal difference before they meet on the final day (July 5), Blue Tigresses coach Crispin Chettri affirmed that earning three points are the bigger priority, and the focus is only on the game against Iraq for now. 'Thailand is the last match, but for now, our full focus is on Iraq. We shouldn't worry about how many goals Thailand or we have scored, or will score. The priority is to approach the Iraq match with a positive mindset and go for the win,' said Chettri. After defeating Timor-Leste on Sunday, Chettri and his coaching staff stayed at the stadium to watch Iraq suffer a 0-7 drubbing at the hands of the hosts. It has been a rollercoaster ride for the 173rd-ranked West Asians, who were held goalless by Timor-Leste in the first game, before defeating Mongolia 5-2 to earn their first-ever victory on the international stage. Giving his opinion on the Iraq side coached by their former men's international Abdul-Wahab Abu Al-Hail and ranked 103 places below India, Chettri said, 'For me, Iraq are not as weak as people might think. They're a good side, but they've been playing back-to-back matches, so we may have an advantage in terms of recovery.' 'Overall, I don't see a big difference between Iraq and Timor-Leste. I feel Timor-Leste were more organised. So, I think we'll get more opportunities to play our game against Iraq. It should be a good match for us to try a few new things as well.' With only two days to prepare after the match against Timor-Leste, the Blue Tigresses utilised their break fruitfully with recovery in the pool and a gym session on Monday morning, followed by a full training session on Tuesday morning. 'We worked on the areas where we fell short in the matches against both Timor-Leste and Mongolia. We're now giving players specific responsibilities, whether it's in attack or in 1v1 defending. That was the main focus of the preparation,' said Chettri. After only the first two games, Chettri has already used 22 players, including all outfielders, from the 23-member squad. The Indian coach expressed he might look to continue with the rotation trend in the Iraq game and distribute valuable minutes to younger and newer players, while also hoping to keep everyone fresh for the last game. 'More or less, all players have got chances. Of course, we cannot take the Iraq match lightly. There may be some rotation, but key players will still get minutes. 'Giving game time to upcoming players is important at such a stage, but in crucial matches, we'll have to stick to a core group. If we manage to score early, then we may be able to rotate more freely,' said Chettri. PTI AT AT DDV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Table-toppers India ready to try 'a few things' in clash against Iraq
The Indian football team will be open to experimentation when it clashes with a comparatively easy rival Iraq in a Group B clash of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, on Wednesday (July 2, 2025). Winger Soumya Guguloth, who suffered a nasal bone fracture during the match against Timor-Leste, has been ruled out of the contest. India currently sits atop the table with six points and a goal difference of +17 after wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0). Thailand are in second place, also with six points but with a goal difference of +11. Iraq have already played three games and are on four points. They must defeat India to have any chance of staying alive on the road to Australia. While it has turned into a race between India and Thailand to increase their goal difference before they meet on the final day (July 5), Blue Tigresses coach Crispin Chettri affirmed that earning three points are the bigger priority, and the focus is only on the game against Iraq for now. "Thailand is the last match, but for now, our full focus is on Iraq. We shouldn't worry about how many goals Thailand or we have scored, or will score. The priority is to approach the Iraq match with a positive mindset and go for the win," said Chettri. After defeating Timor-Leste on Sunday, Chettri and his coaching staff stayed at the stadium to watch Iraq suffer a 0-7 drubbing at the hands of the hosts. It has been a rollercoaster ride for the 173rd-ranked West Asians, who were held goalless by Timor-Leste in the first game, before defeating Mongolia 5-2 to earn their first-ever victory on the international stage. Giving his opinion on the Iraq side coached by their former men's international Abdul-Wahab Abu Al-Hail and ranked 103 places below India, Chettri said, "For me, Iraq are not as weak as people might think. They're a good side, but they've been playing back-to-back matches, so we may have an advantage in terms of recovery." "Overall, I don't see a big difference between Iraq and Timor-Leste. I feel Timor-Leste were more organised. So, I think we'll get more opportunities to play our game against Iraq. It should be a good match for us to try a few new things as well." With only two days to prepare after the match against Timor-Leste, the Blue Tigresses utilised their break fruitfully with recovery in the pool and a gym session on Monday morning, followed by a full training session on Tuesday morning. "We worked on the areas where we fell short in the matches against both Timor-Leste and Mongolia. We're now giving players specific responsibilities, whether it's in attack or in 1v1 defending. That was the main focus of the preparation," said Chettri. After only the first two games, Chettri has already used 22 players, including all outfielders, from the 23-member squad. The Indian coach expressed he might look to continue with the rotation trend in the Iraq game and distribute valuable minutes to younger and newer players, while also hoping to keep everyone fresh for the last game. "More or less, all players have got chances. Of course, we cannot take the Iraq match lightly. There may be some rotation, but key players will still get minutes. "Giving game time to upcoming players is important at such a stage, but in crucial matches, we'll have to stick to a core group. If we manage to score early, then we may be able to rotate more freely," said Chettri.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Table-toppers India ready to try 'a few things' in clash against Iraq
Chiang Mai , The Indian football team will be open to experimentation when it clashes with a comparatively easy rival Iraq in a Group B clash of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, here on Wednesday. Table-toppers India ready to try 'a few things' in clash against Iraq Winger Soumya Guguloth, who suffered a nasal bone fracture during the match against Timor-Leste, has been ruled out of the contest. India currently sit atop the table with six points and a goal difference of 17 after wins against Mongolia and Timor-Leste . Thailand are in second place, also with six points but with a goal difference of 11. Iraq have already played three games and are on four points. They must defeat India to have any chance of staying alive on the road to Australia. While it has turned into a race between India and Thailand to increase their goal difference before they meet on the final day , Blue Tigresses coach Crispin Chettri affirmed that earning three points are the bigger priority, and the focus is only on the game against Iraq for now. "Thailand is the last match, but for now, our full focus is on Iraq. We shouldn't worry about how many goals Thailand or we have scored, or will score. The priority is to approach the Iraq match with a positive mindset and go for the win," said Chettri. After defeating Timor-Leste on Sunday, Chettri and his coaching staff stayed at the stadium to watch Iraq suffer a 0-7 drubbing at the hands of the hosts. It has been a rollercoaster ride for the 173rd-ranked West Asians, who were held goalless by Timor-Leste in the first game, before defeating Mongolia 5-2 to earn their first-ever victory on the international stage. Giving his opinion on the Iraq side coached by their former men's international Abdul-Wahab Abu Al-Hail and ranked 103 places below India, Chettri said, "For me, Iraq are not as weak as people might think. They're a good side, but they've been playing back-to-back matches, so we may have an advantage in terms of recovery." "Overall, I don't see a big difference between Iraq and Timor-Leste. I feel Timor-Leste were more organised. So, I think we'll get more opportunities to play our game against Iraq. It should be a good match for us to try a few new things as well." With only two days to prepare after the match against Timor-Leste, the Blue Tigresses utilised their break fruitfully with recovery in the pool and a gym session on Monday morning, followed by a full training session on Tuesday morning. "We worked on the areas where we fell short in the matches against both Timor-Leste and Mongolia. We're now giving players specific responsibilities, whether it's in attack or in 1v1 defending. That was the main focus of the preparation," said Chettri. After only the first two games, Chettri has already used 22 players, including all outfielders, from the 23-member squad. The Indian coach expressed he might look to continue with the rotation trend in the Iraq game and distribute valuable minutes to younger and newer players, while also hoping to keep everyone fresh for the last game. "More or less, all players have got chances. Of course, we cannot take the Iraq match lightly. There may be some rotation, but key players will still get minutes. "Giving game time to upcoming players is important at such a stage, but in crucial matches, we'll have to stick to a core group. If we manage to score early, then we may be able to rotate more freely," said Chettri. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Soumya Guguloth undergoes surgery after nasal bone fracture in Timor-Leste match
Indian women's football team midfielder Soumya Guguloth has undergone a successful surgery after she suffered a nasal bone fracture during her side's AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over Timor-Leste. The 24-year-old is currently recovering at the team hotel. Soumya had tested the Timor-Leste defence a couple of times in the second half but could not convert the opportunities into goals. India won the group match 4-0 to notch their second consecutive victory on Sunday. "Soumya Guguloth sustained a nasal bone fracture during the second half of yesterday's match against Timor-Leste. She was taken to the hospital immediately and successfully underwent surgery last night (Sunday). She has since been discharged and is now back at the team hotel," said All India Football Federation (AIFF) in a medical update on 'X' on Monday. In a one-sided contest, winger Manisha Kalyan (12th, 80th) scored a brilliant brace, while Anju Tamang (58th) and Lynda Kom Serto (86th) also found the net as India dominated the match from start to finish at the 700th Anniversary Stadium. With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games. They are ahead of Thailand, also on six points, on better goal difference, while Iraq are third on four points. India will next play Iraq on Wednesday followed by their fixture against Thailand on Saturday at the same venue.
