Football News: Indian Women's Team departs for Uzbekistan ahead of double-header

The Indian Senior Women's National team departed for Uzbekistan for their back to back International Friendlies against Uzbekistan at the Yakkasary Stadium in Tashkent. The first match is slated for August 30, while the second is scheduled for September 2, 2019. The squad headed to Uzbekistan on the back of a preparatory camp in the Capital which had kicked-off on August 20. Head coach Maymol Rocky stated the team is in "prime condition" ahead of their next challenge. The latest meeting between Uzbekistan and India was in February earlier this year in the Turkish Women's Cup, which ended in a solitary goal loss for India.