FIFA U17 World Cup 2017:  India 1-2 Colombia, 5 talking points

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Jaekson Singh scored India's first ever goal at a FIFA World Cup

#3 The Spiderkid of India?

It was in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup that Subrata Paul got his nickname of being the "Spiderman of India". The veteran put on a show for all to see to keep the scoreline respectable for Bob Houghton's side as India were clearly outmatched and outclassed in the tournament.

International tournaments seem to bring out the best in Indian keepers and Dheeraj Moinrangthem is no exception. The boy from Manipur followed up his brilliant display against the US with another impressive showing against Colombia.

India's last line of defence was always there whenever called upon to deliver. He showed great reflexes when Campaz looked set to open the scoring after he towered over Boris and put his header on target from the back post.

The man was again called upon to deliver when Yadir Meneses' took a snapshot from outside the box a few minutes and deliver, he did.

Not only was Dheeraj great in his shot blocking but also was phenomenal in his reading of the game. Knowing the fact that the Colombian forwards had the beating of the Indian defenders for pace, the tall keeper came out time and again to act as a sweeper keeper. Another thing that Dheeraj will now be remembered for now are his huge throws which easily cleared the centre line as time and again he sought to take the attack to the South Americans on the break.

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