AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad defeated Luxembourg U-16 National Team by a solitary goal to nil in Luxembourg today (June 08, 2016).

Abhijeet Sarkar’s 50^th minute strike following a Komal cross from the right flank, proved to be the difference between the two sides in a tight match as India ran out eventual winners.  

After a drab first-half goalless, India adopted an attacking stance in the second half and after taking the lead, the Colts came close to doubling their goal scoring tally in the 55^th minute when Boris found the net from a deflection, but the referee waved it offside.

Shortly after Komal failed the tap the ball home from hand-shaking distance after he was found by a Nawaz cross, as India upped their ante.

India tried to extend their lead but the Luxembourg defence kept the Indian attack at bay, however at the end of time the scoreline read 1-0 in India’s favour.