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Turkish Women: Manisha Kalyan stole the spotlight as the Indian team's 4-3 victory against Estonia in the Turkish Women's Cup opener, added a new page to the history books as never before had India ever beaten a European nation in women’s football.

The senior national women’s team had never faced Estonia before, and defeating them provided an additional boost for the upcoming games against Hong Kong and Kosovo in the Turkish Women’s Cup. The team had been struggling with their form for a year, with consecutive losses. Securing a win after so many months was meaningful, as everyone celebrated with smiles and laughter, thoroughly enjoying the moment.

Manisha Kalyan said on Thursday, “It feels really good, and earning three points was important for us. It’s a good start for us and the team is also happy after yesterday’s win. Patience is crucial, especially during challenging matches when we feel scoring is important. I was feeling irritated in between when my shots were missed, but I knew I would score.