FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

India U-17s loses against Colombia U-17s in Torneo de 4 Naciones

The India U-17 World Cup Squad lost 0-3 against Colombia in their second match of the Torneo de 4 Naciones at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday.

Coming on the back of a 1-5 loss against Mexico, the Indian colts were once again left stunned by an early goal after a corner kick fluffed by India led to Colombia opening their goal scoring tally in the 8th minute. The Indian U-17 national team pressed to equalize proceedings but Colombia kept them at bay and scored in the dying embers of the first half as the half-time scoreline read 2-0 in Colombia’s favour.

Two minutes into the second half and Colombia scored another from a corner kick scenario as the scoreline read 3-0. The full-time scoreline read the same as the Indian team slumped to defeat.

The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad face Chile in their last match of the four nation tournament on Sunday (August 6, 2017). The kick-off for which is slated for 20.30 IST.

(AIFF Media)

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