AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad went down fighting 2-0 against Norway U-16 National Team in Norway today (June 29, 2016).

After the Indian Colts were reduced to 10 men in the 54^th minute when Sanjeev earned a second yellow card for a rash tackle, Norway took the lead in the 57^th minute through Erling Braut Haland and doubled their lead in the 80^th minute when Erik Botheim’s strike found the net.

In a match largely contested in the midfield, the Indian colts fostered goal-scoring opportunities but were unable to convert them. In the 16^th minute Aniket dribbled past his marker and released a cross which flashed infront of the goalkeeper, but unavailability of men in the 18 yard box left the cross begging.

In the 25^th minute, Komal had a golden opportunity to put the Indian colts in the lead had he struck the ball home and not straight down the keeper’s throat, after latching onto a Boris through ball.

After a goalless first half, Sanjeev was red-carded in the 54^th minute and India were reduced to ten men. The Indian colts failed to equalize their deficit after conceding goals in the 57^th and 80^th minute as the full-time scoreline read 2-0 in Norway’s favour.