The India U-17 Women’s National Team produced one other sensible efficiency because it beat Jordan 6-0 on the Prince Mohammed Stadium in Zarqa City, Jordan on Thursday.
Shilji Shaji was the star participant once more, netting 4 targets to assist India earn its second victory in as many pleasant matches in Jordan.
The India U-17s, who’re at the moment getting ready for his or her AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers (to be held later this 12 months), began on a brilliant word and obtained their reward when a header by Pooja off a Shilji nook was was her personal aim by Jordan defender Mera Atari.
As the match neared the half-hour mark, Shilji turned scorer, netting off a Manisha Kumari cross to double India’s lead. The Young Tigresses, courtesy of the 2 early targets, carried a snug lead into the tunnel at half-time.
It took them a while to seek out the identical scoring rhythm once more, however as soon as they did, the floodgates opened. Pooja produced a superb solo effort, as she dribbled previous two defenders and rounded the keeper to complete in an empty web.
Pooja quickly turned supplier, as she acquired a cross by Juhi and squared it to Shilji, who completed into an empty web. The India striker quickly accomplished her hat-trick with simply eight minutes of regulation time left, as her shot from exterior the field beat the keeper on the far aspect.
Shilji added another for her fourth in harm time. This time, her shot from exterior the realm was blocked, however the striker remained alert sufficient to get onto the rebound and switch it in.
Result
Jordan 0 misplaced to India 6 (Mera Atari 16’ og., Shilji Shaji 24’, 77’, 82’, 90+3’, Pooja 73’)
