India finish runners-up in Turkish Women's Cup

Alanya (Turkey), Feb. 27 -- India's valiant efforts to win their first-ever senior women's title outside the SAFF region got swept aside by an injury-time goal in their concluding round-robin Turkish Women's Cup match against Kosovo at the Gold City Complex here on Tuesday.

While the 1-0 victory, thanks to a skillful effort by Ereleta Memeti, propelled Kosovo to nine points from three matches and gave them their second title in a row, India finished runners-up with six points. It was the Blue Tigresses' best performance in the Turkish Women's Cup in three appearances.

India's Manisha Kalyan was adjudged the best midfielder of the tournament for her exemplary display throughout the competition.

It was a do-or-die match for India. Nothin...