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The Indian Under-17 World Cup Squad went down fighting 0-2 against the Norway Under-16 National Team in Norway today, June 29.
After the Indian Colts were reduced to 10 men in the 54th minute when Sanjeev earned a second yellow card for a rash tackle, Norway took the lead in the 57th minute through Erling Braut Haland and doubled their lead in the 80th 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 16th 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 25th 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 54th minute and India were reduced to ten men. The Indian colts failed to equalize after conceding goals in the 57th and 80th minute as the full-time scoreline read 2-0 in favour of Norway.
by AIFF Media
