FIFA U17 World Cup 2017: Twitter reacts as India makes its World Cup debut with a defeat

The Indian U17 football team put up a spirited fight against the United States of America on the opening day of the FIFA U17 World Cup but they were always the weaker one, crashing to 0-3 defeat at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Social media went crazy as India made its maiden appearance in a World Cup match, irrespective of age group and here are the best reactions:

I must say I enjoyed the fight. The boys were giving it their all and it showed. Waiting for the next game. Deserved to score. #INDvsUSA

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 6, 2017

Hey Guys, Time to cheer for the boys in Blue!!! Go India ???#FIFAU17WC #INDvsUSA #BleedBlue

— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) October 6, 2017

All the best @IndianFootball (U-17) ??? Go for Glory. #BlueColts #Footballtakesover #BacktheBlue #INDvsUSA pic.twitter.com/O1bKVrazqX

— Chennaiyin FC Fans (@Supermachans) October 6, 2017

#INDvUSA #FIFAU17WC May the "Maa" be with India. Goal Goal Goal!! pic.twitter.com/uylOCXGH5t

— Shweta (@shweta2arora) October 6, 2017

Champion athlete @DipaKarmakar is also cheering for her Country. #INDvUSA #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/xseGvIN493

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 6, 2017

Against players with far greater exposure, many of them playing in leagues, India were impressive in periods of play. Definite future here

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2017

Tough start but keep your heads high @IndianFootball U17s. You boys have made history tonight and the only way is up. #INDvUSA #FIFAU17WC

— CK Vineeth (@ckvineeth) October 6, 2017

These moments are priceless #FIFAU17WC #INDvsUSA pic.twitter.com/XhRm7eMh6s

— Yash Chawla (@chawla_yash) October 6, 2017

still struggle to make the position and lack of understanding in the field still “well played boys??” #U17FIFAWC #INDvsUSA ????

— pronit das (piku) (@pronitdas) October 6, 2017

FT: IND ?? 0 - 3 USA ??@IndianFootball put on a good fight despite the result in their #FIFAU17WC opener against @ussoccer_ynt! pic.twitter.com/qb701xPUEs

— The-AFC.com (@theafcdotcom) October 6, 2017

I really hope few football players to step up in order to be the source of inspiration for these youngsters. It would be great for our football world in the coming years. All the best Team India for the upcoming matches.#INDvUSA #FIFAU17WC #FIFA17WC

— Rishabh Datta (@rishabhdatt) October 6, 2017

Good start for @hackworthsoccer and the U-17 #USMNT at the #FIFAU17WC in front of 46,312 in New Delhi. Ghana next up on Monday. pic.twitter.com/ivPjt3iyKr

— Sunil Gulati (@sunilgulati) October 6, 2017