India U-16 team have recuperated from the ‘disappointing draw against hosts Nepal’ and the youngsters are ready for ‘the bigger challenge ahead’ now, coach Bibiano Fernandes sounded upbeat before India lock their horns with reigning AFC U-16 Champions Iraq in the final fixture of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers …
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A game which saw four goals in the final 14 minutes of the match, failed to find a winner until the final whistle as India were held to a 2-2 draw by the hosts Nepal in the second encounter of the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 Qualifiers played at the Halchowk …
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After an impressive three-nil victory against a strong Palestine in the first match of 2018 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers, the India U-16 stay cautious in their approach when they take on hosts Nepal at the Halchowk Stadium on Friday, September 22. “There’s no room for complacency,” Coach Bibiano Fernandes said. “Nepal …
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Indian U16 boys scored three in the second half as India blanked Palestine 3-0 in the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu today (September 20, 2017). Givson opened the scoreline from an impeccable free-kick in the 51st minute. It was followed by a strike from …
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From winning the SAFF U-15 Championship a month ago to defeating the Qatar U-16 National Team on their own soil, the Indian U-16 National side have been hogging the limelight for all the right reasons. The test is even bigger now as they are slated to lock horns with defending …
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The Indian U-16 National Team landed in Kathmandu on Monday (September 18, 2017) morning for the forthcoming 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers. India have been drawn with hosts Nepal, Iraq and Palestine in Group D. Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes said that despite the “tough draw,” the boys can make the cut …
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The India U-16 national team have wrapped up the exposure trip to Qatar in style, having registered a humongous 5-0 win over Al Duhail SC at the Duhail Ground in Doha on Friday, September 15 night. The Bibiano Fernandes-coached team are looking in perfect shape before they fly to Nepal …
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Al Sadd U-16s scored from the penalty spot to clinch a last-gasp 2-2 stalemate against the valiant Indian U-16 side who went ahead twice, thanks to Thoiba (36′) and Harpreet (91′) but the hosts showed true character to come back from behind to steal a draw from the Indians’ grasp …
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The India U-16 boys start their preparatory exposure trip to Qatar on a winning note as they overpowered their Qatari counterpart by 1-0 in their first friendly match played at the Aspire Academy ground in Doha on Sunday, September 3 evening. Lalrokima, who was introduced in the second half by …
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A 23-member Indian U-16 boys team departed to participate in the SAFF U-15 Championships in Nepal today, August 16. The squad will train for two days before playing its first match in the tournament on August 19. The opening encounter on August 19 is against Maldives while their next opponent …
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