India beats Qatar 3-0 in under-17 Friendly

The India under-17 males’s nationwide workforce beat host Qatar 3-0 within the second of two pleasant matches on the Aspire Academy in Doha on Tuesday.

India, which had certified AFC U-17 Asian Cup last rounds later this 12 months, had misplaced the primary pleasant 3-1 on Saturday.

India took an early lead when Qatar goalkeeper Zeiad Shoaib gave away an oblique free-kick which was transformed by defender Ricky Meetei Haobam.

Bibiano Fernandes’ aspect got here near doubling the benefit when Danny Laishram’s free-kick from simply exterior the 18-yard field whistled vast of the publish.

However, the Blue Colts did make their subsequent set piece alternative depend. Shashwat Panwar tapped in following a rebound to attain his second aim in as many matches.

The second half didn’t see a lot goalmouth motion, however India did have sparse probabilities to construct a good greater lead. Danny’s shot was collected by the goalkeeper earlier than Panwar’s effort went narrowly vast. Indian goalkeeper Sahil made his solely save within the 71st minute, an acrobatic one to keep up his clear sheet.

Finally, Korou wrapped up the victory with India’s third aim in harm time. Guite picked Korou out with a superb by ball and the winger made no mistake one-on-one with the goalkeeper.