Bengaluru, June 3 -- The senior Indian women's national football team fell to a second narrow defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan.

According to Aiff.com, India lost 0-1 to Uzbekistan in the second of two FIFA Women's International Friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Tuesday.

Despite an improved and spirited performance, the Blue Tigresses were outplayed by a moment of brilliance from Nilufar Kudratova early in the second half.

India entered Tuesday's encounter in the aftermath of a 0-1 loss in the first friendly. India showed signs of improvement, especially in their intensity and intent; however, the scoreline, unfortunately, remained the same.

Unlike the first fixture, where the team struggled in transiti...