India U-16s defeat Tajikistan 4-2 to be crowned champions of 4-nation tournament

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With wins against Jordan and Tajikistan along with a draw against host Serbia, Indian colts were declared champions of the 4-nation Tournament

With wins against Jordan and Tajikistan along with a draw against host serbia, Indian colts were declared champions of the 4-nation Tournament

The Indian U-16 National Team was crowned champions of the Four-Nation Tournament held in Serbia from May 09-13, 2018 after the Indian Colts defeated Tajikistan 4-2 in the final game. The Four-Nation Tournament saw the Indian U-16s face hosts Serbia, Jordan, and Tajikistan and while the Indian Colts drew 0-0 with the hosts, they defeated Jordan 2-1 and Tajikistan 4-2.

In what was a stellar start for the Indian U-16s against Tajikistan today, the young colts took the lead as early as the 5th minute when Gibson lobbed the ball over the opposing custodian. Two minutes later, Sailo took advantage of a scramble inside the opposition box and scored to double India’s lead.

India tripled their lead in the 9th minute when Shabaj slotted the ball home to make the scoreline read 3-0 in less than ten minutes. Tajikistan started to fight back and in the 12th minute pulled a goal back courtesy of a penalty kick.

In the 15th minute, Tajikistan minimized their deficiency and found the Indian net once again to make the scoreline read 3-2. After the half-time scoreline read 3-2 in India’s favour, and with Tajikistan holding on to hopes of a dramatic comeback, the Indian Colts put the match to rest.

In the 66th minute, Ricky’s through ball found Rohit Danu and the latter bundled the ball home to give India a two-goal lead cushion as the scoreline read 4-2. The full-time scoreline read the same as India finished their campaign unbeaten in three matches, accumulating seven points out of a maximum nine.

– Courtesy AIFF Media Team

Also Read: Indian football gets a boost as AIFF prepare to join new Asian football federation

Also Read: INDIA U-16s HOLD SERBIA TO A GOALLESS DRAW

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