Football
AFC U-17 Asian Cup: India loses to Uzbekistan 0-1- HIGHLIGHTS
The Indian team remained at the bottom of Group D after losing the second game 0-1 against Uzbekistan.
India vs Uzbekistan (image via AIFF)
The Blue Colts fought hard but struggled against Uzbekistan to lose 1-0 in the second match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
India struggled in the first half of the match against Uzbekistan, displaying a lackluster performance. However, the defense held up reasonably well, and Sahil, guarding the goal, made some impressive saves to keep India in the game.
India will come up against Japan in the last game.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 20 Jun 2023 12:46 PM GMT
42' Foul!
Jumatov fouls Lalpekhlua from behind and gets the first yellow card of the game.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:42 PM GMT
38' Almost a heart-attack there!
Uzbekistan comes inches close to drawing the first blood. A well organized attack through the middle of the park and the ball lands perfectly into the box where at least 3 Uzbekistan players are present. However the flag is up.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:39 PM GMT
35' Free kick for Uzbekistan!
Mirzaev gets sandwiched in between two Indian defenders and wins a free kick away from danger. He whips the ball into the box but it is cleared away to safety.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:32 PM GMT
29' Good chance for Korou Singh!
India on a counter through the left wing, Lalpheklua runs past the Uzbekistan defence and whips in an overhead ball to captain Korou Singh who is unmarked on the right, just outside the box. Korou takes a first time shot and it's cleared for a corner.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:29 PM GMT
26' The game is in Uzbekistan's control!
After the initial few minutes the momentum has completely changed and Uzbekistan keeps on exploiting the right wing of India. Sahil with a crucial save to deny Uzbek from taking an early lead.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:24 PM GMT
20' India are defending well!
The battle for the midfield domination is intense and neither of the teams are yet to take a clear advantage in it. Uzbekistan are attacking though the wings which seems to be working on them but the Indian defense is holding on.
- 20 Jun 2023 12:15 PM GMT
13' India on the front foot!
India are attacking from the first minute of the game and 10 minutes in Uzbekistan are slowly gaining back their attacking rhythm.
- 20 Jun 2023 11:53 AM GMT
Rival watch!
Japan scores their fourth of the day against Vietnam, thanks to a brace from Kohei Mochizuki.
