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India beaten 3-0 by New Zealand in second FIFA friendly
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:04 PM
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The Indian football team suffered a 3-0 loss to New Zealand in their second FIFA friendly match.
India's senior football side was outplayed by New Zealand in their second FIFA‑sanctioned friendly, conceding three goals without reply. The match, staged under the current international window, saw the Kiwis dominate possession and create the decisive chances. Despite attempts to break through, the Indian attack was unable to convert any opportunities, leaving the scoreline at 3-0 in favour of New Zealand. The result highlights the challenges India faces as it prepares for upcoming competitive fixtures.
The game marked the second encounter between the two nations this season, following an earlier friendly that ended in a draw. New Zealand's clinical finishing contrasted with India's defensive lapses, which will likely be analysed by the coaching staff ahead of future tournaments.
Both teams fielded their regular line‑ups, with New Zealand's forwards finding the net in the first half and adding a third goal in the closing stages. India will look to regroup and address the shortcomings exposed during the match.
The game marked the second encounter between the two nations this season, following an earlier friendly that ended in a draw. New Zealand's clinical finishing contrasted with India's defensive lapses, which will likely be analysed by the coaching staff ahead of future tournaments.
Both teams fielded their regular line‑ups, with New Zealand's forwards finding the net in the first half and adding a third goal in the closing stages. India will look to regroup and address the shortcomings exposed during the match.