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FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 – Matchday 5 – Round-up

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 returned to action on Tuesday with matches in Group C and Group D.

A dominant Guinea held Costa Rica to a 2-2 draw in a Group C encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, while Germany suffered a 4-0 defeat to Iran in the second game of the group. Iran have secured their spot in the Round of 16 with the win.

Meanwhile, Spain came to life against Niger in a 4-0 victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, whileBrazil  go through to knockout stages with their 2-0 win against Korea DPR.

The tournament will continue on Wednesday with interesting matches in Group E (France v Japan / Honduras v New Caledonia) and Group F (England v Mexico / Iraq v Chile).


Group C | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa

Costa Rica U-17 2-2 Guinea U-17

Goals

1-0 Yecxy Jarquin (26′), 1-1 Fandje Toure (30′), 2-1 Andres Gomes (67′), 2-2 Ibrahima Soumah (81′)


Group C | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa

Iran U-17 4-0 Germany U-17

Goals

1-0 Younes Delfi (6′), 2-0 Younes Delfi (42′), 3-0 Allahyar Sayyad (49′), 4-0 Vahid Namdari (75′)


Group D | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Spain U-17 4-0 Niger U-17

Goals

1-0 Abel Ruiz (21′), 2-0 Abel Ruiz (41′), 3-0 Cesar Gelabert (45’+1′), 4-0 Sergio Gomez (82′)


Group D | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Korea DPR U-17 0-2 Brazil U-17

Goals

1-0 Younes Delfi (6′), 2-0 Younes Delfi (42′), 3-0 Allahyar Sayyad (49′), 4-0 Vahid Namdari (75′)