India U17 defeated Kuwait U17 3-0 in a historic Group D match2 of AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, Khobar on Thursday.
India U17 Starting XI For AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers
Sahil (GK), Ricky Meetei Haobam, Mukul Panwar, Manjot Singh Dhami, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh Thingujam (Faizan Waheed 90’). Lalpekhlua (Boby Singh 79’), Thanglalsoun Gangte (Phoenix Oinam 79’), Vanlalpeka Guite (C) (Ngarin Shaiza 88’). Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Danny Meitei Laishram (Lalhmingchhuanga Fanai 79’).
Which TV channels will broadcast India U17 vs Kuwait U17, the AFC U17 Asian Cup match?
India U17 vs Kuwait U17, AFC U17 Asian Cup Football match Was streamed live on Indian Football YouTube Channel.
Goals Highlight from India U17 VS Kuwait U17
Vanlalpeka Guite stung Kuwait’s custodian’s palms with a low, fizzing shot that was saved. The pressure mounted, and the reward came in the 16th minute, when Bibiano Fernandes’ team took the lead.
Guite sends in an inviting low cross from the left, which Korou slams home with ease! oin the 24th Minute.
Another ferocious counter-attack from India, with Lalpekhlua delivering a fine cross and Gangte slipping in the finish! In the 71st Minute.
India finished the game on a high note, creating a flurry of chances and putting the Kuwait goalkeeper to the test, as the referee blew the final whistle with the score at 3-0.
With this victory, India maintains their unblemished start to the competition, having previously defeated the Maldives 5-0. Thanglalsoun Gangte’s two goals, either side of Korou Singh’s second-half strike, gave the Indians three points.
Goalkeeper Sahil also put in a strong performance, making several key saves and preserving a hard-earned clean sheet.
The Indian team will face Myanmar in the next match on Friday (October 7, 2022) at 8.45 PM IST at the same venue.
Talking about the Indian side, the Boys in Blue qualified for the AFC U17 Asia Cup eight times successfully with their best performances coming in 2002 and 2018, where they reached the quarterfinals.
The 10 group winners will guarantee themselves a spot in the competition, while the six best second-placed teams will also join them in 2023.
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