Indian senior women's team edge past Perth Redstar in a closed-door friendly

Blue Tigresses set the tone in Perth with a dominant win

The Indian senior women’s team defeated the Australian side Perth RedStar FC 5-0 in a closed-door friendly match at Dalmatinac Park in Perth, Australia, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. India led 3-0 at half-time. The Indian senior women’s team are in complete control in the first match out of their four friendlies ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2026.

The match marked India’s first friendly fixtures since arriving in Australia on February 11 as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC women session Cup 2026. The team looked sharply organised and confident throughout the game, showcasing their attacking strength and defensive solidity.

Preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, it was the Indian senior women’s team first friendly game after arriving in Australia on February 11. Aveka Singh scored a brace, while Pyari Xaxa, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam and Sanju netted one goal each for India.

Strong start for Indian senior women’s team ahead of AFC Asian Cup

Amelia Valverde’s side will play their next friendly against Perth Azzurri on February 23 at Macedonia Park in Perth at 16:00 IST. This fixture will offer another good opportunity to the team as they find their balance and physical awareness.

India will kickstart their Asian Cup Group C campaign against Vietnam on March 4 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, followed by matches against Japan on March 7 at the same venue, and Chinese Taipei on March 10 at the Western Sydney Stadium. With the convincing win in the first match, the India Women’s Team made a bold statement about their play.

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