Football: Stern test awaits U-17 girls in Italy

PTI

Udine (Italy), June 21

The Indian women’s football team will begin its preparation for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup by taking on Italy in a four-nation tournament at the Gradisca d’lsonzo Stadium here tomorrow.

The only expectation is to have a good performance. I am not thinking about the result, I want to see how the team develops. Thomas Dennerby, India coach

The Thomas Dennerby-coached side, which had a preparatory camp in Jamshedpur before coming here, will compete in two tournaments during its exposure tour ahead of the World Cup. India will be hosting the big event in October-November. Chile and Mexico are the two other teams competing in the 6th Torneo Female Football Tournament in Italy from June 22 to 26.

Dennerby said Italy would be a tough nut to crack. However, his priority is not the result but the overall progress of the team.

“We are playing Italy, and it is bound to be a tough game. The only expectation is to have a good performance. I am not thinking about the result, I want to see how the team develops,” the Swede said ahead of their opening match.

After their stint in Italy, they move to Norway for the Open Nordic Tournament WU16 from July 1 to 7.

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