India Women’s Football Team Dominates Maldives in Pleasant Opener
The Indian women’s football team kicked off their campaign under new coach Joakim Alexandersson in impressive style, securing a resounding 14-0 victory over the Maldives on Monday. The match, played at the Padukone-Dravid Center for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, saw a dominant performance from the Blue Tigresses, who fielded eight debutants in their starting lineup. Sharing the spotlight were Pyari Xaxa and Lynda Kom Serto, both of whom bagged hat-tricks in the one-sided affair. Xaxa’s goals came in the 7th, 15th, and 18th minutes, while debutant Serto found the net in the 12th, 21st, 29th, and 52nd minutes. Contributing to the goal-scoring spree were Neha (16th and 45th minutes), Kajol dsouza (59th and 66th minutes), sangita Basfore (51st minute), Sorokhaibam Ranjana chanu (54th minute), and Rimpa Haldar (62nd minute). While this victory marks a significant moment for the Indian Women’s team,their biggest win remains an 18-0 triumph against bhutan achieved in the 2010 SAFF Championship. Ranked 69th in the world, the Blue Tigresses faced off against the Maldives, who sit at 163rd in the FIFA rankings. The opening goal came courtesy of Xaxa’s powerful volley just seven minutes into the match. She doubled India’s lead a minute later, capitalizing on a rebound. Xaxa then turned provider, setting up Serto for her first international goal in the 12th minute. Xaxa completed her hat-trick in the 15th minute with a well-placed header from a set piece. Debutant Neha opened her account in the 16th minute, followed by a brilliant assist that split the Maldives defense for Serto to score her second. The first half saw a relentless assault on the Maldives goal,with Serto completing her hat-trick before halftime. Neha also added her second goal just before the break. The goal-scoring frenzy continued after the restart, with Basfore adding the ninth goal and then providing a through ball for Serto’s fourth of the game. Defender Ranjana Chanu joined the scoring sheet with a stunning right-footed curler from outside the box in the 54th minute. Substitute Kajol Dsouza also netted a brace,while fellow substitute Rimpa Haldar scored her first international goal between Dsouza’s strikes. The Blue Tigresses slowed down the tempo in the final half-hour, choosing to control possession and experiment with new midfield patterns. This match marked the first of two friendlies scheduled against the Maldives. The second encounter will take place at the same venue on Thursday.While I can’t provide specific data about Archyde’s internal processes I can tell you that Ground News [[1](https://ground.news/interest/archyde)]identifies Archyde as a news source and has analyzed 4,506 of its headlines from the past three months. They’ve also assigned Archyde a media bias rating, though the specific rating isn’t mentioned in the snippet.
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## Archyde Exclusive: A Post-Match Analysis with Coach Alexandersson
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**Host:** Welcome back to Archyde Sports. We’re fresh off a stunning victory by the Indian Women’s Football team, who absolutely decimated the Maldives 14-0 in their opening match. Joining us now is the architect behind this extraordinary win,head coach Joakim Alexandersson. Welcome to the show, coach.
**Coach Alexandersson:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Coach,that was a truly dominant performance.Fourteen goals! How are you feeling after such a remarkable start to yoru tenure?
**Coach Alexandersson:** I’m incredibly proud of the team today. They executed our game plan perfectly and showed great determination throughout the match. It’s a fantastic start to our campaign, but we know there’s still a lot of work to be done.
**Host:** Absolutely. We saw eight debutants in the starting lineup. How significant was it to give these young players a chance on the international stage?
**Coach Alexandersson:** It was crucial. This team is brimming with young talent, and it’s important to give them opportunities to showcase their abilities. We have a shining future ahead of us, and these players are a big part of that.
**Host:** Certainly,the performance of Pyari Xaxa and Lynda Kom Serto was remarkable. Two hat-tricks in a single match is simply phenomenal. What are your thoughts on their performance?
**Coach Alexandersson:** Both Pyari and Lynda were exceptional today. Their finishing was clinical, and they showed great composure in front of goal.But it’s not just about them; it was a team effort. Everyone contributed to this victory.
**Host:** Moving forward, what are your expectations for the team?
**Coach Alexandersson:** Our goal is to constantly improve and compete at the highest level. This victory is a confidence booster, but we certainly know we will face tougher challenges in the coming matches. We will continue to work hard, develop our game, and strive for excellence.
**Host:** well saeid, Coach. Thank you for your time, and congratulations again on the fantastic win.
**Coach Alexandersson:** Thank you very much.
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