Historic Victory: Indian Women's Football Team Dominates the Field

The Indian women's football team triumphed over Maldives with a staggering 14-0 score in an international friendly. Leading the charge was debutant Lynda Kom Serto with four goals, while Pyari Xaxa netted a swift hat-trick. This victory marked the beginning of Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson's tenure.

In a dazzling display of skill and teamwork, the Indian women's football team crushed Maldives 14-0 in an international friendly on Monday, led by debutant Lynda Kom Serto and the impressive Pyari Xaxa.

The one-sided match at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence saw Lynda score four goals while Pyari hit a hat-trick within a remarkable eight-minute span. Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson celebrated a triumphant start to his tenure with this historic win.

The game faced an unusual interruption due to a bee attack on a linesman, causing a temporary halt. Despite the disruption, India's dominance was undeterred, as they secured one of their biggest margins of victory in international football history.

(With inputs from agencies.)