AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The AIFF U-19 Colts registered their first win of the Independence Day Tournament 2016 on August 06, 2016 as they defeated Chhinga Veng FC 3-1 in Aizawl, Mizoram.

The Colts took the lead in the 33^rd minute when Minga’s shot earned an uncanny save by the opposition custodian, only to be tapped in by Abhishek Haldar to give the Colts a solitary goal lead.

Ten minutes later, the Colts doubled their lead and went into the tunnel at half-time leading 2-0, as Lalnuntluanga’s cross was met by a first time shot by Minga from outside of the box which ended in the far right corner of the goal.

Although the Colts conceded a goal in the 57^th minute, their spirits were seldom deterred and Kishan blasted the ball into the back of the net following a Ragav free-kick to make the full-time scoreline read 3-1.

The AIFF Colts clash swords against Chanmari FC next on August 09, 2016.