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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 10:51 AM GMT
46'- LALPEKHLUA SCOREEESS
It's Korou Singh once again with another assist! He passes it to winger Lalpekhlua who takes a touch and this time, his curler finds the back of the net with ease!
IND 2-0 UZB
- 22 Jan 2023 10:33 AM GMT
29'- INDIA SCOREEEES
Brilliant ball from the right flank from Korou Singh to set up skipper Vanlalpeka Guite, who calmly passes it in the goal!
IND 1-0 UZB
- 22 Jan 2023 10:25 AM GMT
21'- GREAT CHANCE
Lalpekhlua with a brilliant curler from the edge of the box but the Uzbek goalie gets his fingertips to the attempt!
- 22 Jan 2023 10:23 AM GMT
20'- India finding its mojo slowly
While the first 10 minutes or so was about Uzbekistan dominating the proceedings, the last 10 have been the Indian boys stringing together passes and going for first blood.
