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India stuns Uzbekistan

New Delhi: Indian girls made a winning start to its qualifying campaign for the AFC under-16 women’s championship 2009 upsetting mighty Uzbekistan 3-1 at the KLFA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Playing in the Group B match on Sunday,

India took the lead late in the first half when Yumlembam Premi Devi struck in the 32nd minute.

However, the advantage was neutralised after just nine minutes when Selime Gugueva found the equaliser. After the lemon break, the Indian girls scored two late goals to wrap up the issue. Elangbam Devi helped India to take the lead once again when she scored in the 86th minute and Salam Rina Roy Devi completed the tally. — PTI

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