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U-17 friendly: India wins 2-0 against Uzbekistan- As it happened
Read about the crucial moments in the game.
India after qualifying for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023. (Source: Twitter/ Indian Football team)
India U-17 boys beat Uzbekistan U-17 2-0 in a friendly match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Goa on Sunday. It was skipper Vanlalpeka Guite and Lalpekhlua who scored the goals for the Blue Colts.
The first half was a slow-burn in terms of Bibiano Fernandes' team. The visitors looked the better side, with possession as well as chances created. After the first 20 minutes or so, India found its mojo and played their free-flowing football they are known for.
Korou Singh ran down the right flank in the 29th minute and laid it off to Guite, who calmly gave his team the lead. At the 46th minute, Singh turned provider once again, this time for Lalpekhlua who curled it past the Uzbek goalie.
Another brilliant performer has to be India's custodian Sahil who stood strong and made some outstanding saves to keep his clean sheet. Both the teams meet again on 24th January for another friendly match.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 22 Jan 2023 11:32 AM GMT
68'- MISS FROM KOROU
It was a glorious chance for Korou Singh to get a goal but just couldn't get the right contact.
- 22 Jan 2023 11:23 AM GMT
66'- India more comfortable on the ball
Second half has been kinder to the Indian team as they have been confident so far, trying to get their third.
- 22 Jan 2023 10:53 AM GMT
HALF TIME
The referee blows the whistle as India goes into the half time with a comfortable lead.
HT: IND 2-0 UZB
