Archive · 22 Jun 2025
India U23 Football Team Draws with Kyrgyz Republic in Friendly
The Indian U23 football team played a friendly game against the Kyrgyz Republic.
The match was a warm-up for the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, and took place in Tajikistan.
India's coach made many changes to the team from their last game.
In the first half, the Kyrgyz Republic played with more energy, but India tried to create chances using fast wingers.
India started creating opportunities as the half ended.
Several chances were missed by both teams.
Ultimately, neither team was able to score any goals during the second half, resulting in a draw.
The Indian U23 football team drew with the Kyrgyz Republic in a friendly match.
The game was held in Tajikistan as part of the Blue Colts' AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers preparation.
India's head coach, Naushad Moosa, made eight changes to the starting lineup.
The Kyrgyz Republic showed more energy in the first half, while India created opportunities through wingers.
Neither team scored in the second half, despite several close chances.
- Who
- The Indian U23 football team and the Kyrgyz Republic.
- What
- A friendly football match between the Indian U23 team and the Kyrgyz Republic ended in a draw.
- When
- The match took place on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
- Where
- Tajikistan.
- Why
- The game was part of the Indian team's preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.
- Match Result
- Draw
- Teams
- India U23 vs Kyrgyz Republic
- Location
- Tajikistan
- Competition
- Friendly Match
- Purpose
- Preparation for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
- Indian Coach
- Naushad Moosa