AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Iran 3-0 India

The scoreline doesn't do justice to the effort put in by the Indian colts

FT: IRA 3-0 IND

Three minutes at the end of regulation time

We are into the last five minutes of the match as India still train Iran by 3-0

India awarded a free kick at the edge of the box as Komal is hacked down by the Iranian defense.

Rahul's shot just wide of the mark as Iran's defense looks slightly nervous now

CLOSE: Iran are really on the ropes here as Sharif misses a sitter

65' The Iranian Goalkeeper comes to his team's rescue again as India press for a goal

30 minutes to go. Can India make a comeback? IRA 3-0 IND

GOAL: Iran score again through Ghaderi as the hosts take a 3-0 lead

SAVE: India go close from an Aman shot but the Iranian goalkeeper pulls of a great save

India bring on Sanjeev to replace Aniket at half time

Second Half kicks off

Khodamoradi scores from a shot from distance. IRN 2-0 IND

GOAL: Iran double their tally just before the half time whistle

Komal tries his luck with a shot from distance, but the shot is blocked by Iran. IRA 1-0 IND

30' Half an hour gone. India trail Iran through a Sharifi goal after 20 minutes

The #Indian U16 Team which is currently trailing by a solitary goal against #Iran. #INDvIRN #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/VnHYq2xR4W
— AIFF (@AiffMedia) September 18, 2015

The Indian colts are struggling to break down this well drilled Iran defense

India pile on the pressure now and a corner kick to test the stubborn Iranian defense

20' Iran 1-0 India (Sharifi)

GOAL: Iran score from a set piece. India's resolve will now be tested to the fullest

15' Quarter of an hour gone, still goalless between Iran and India

India looking the more menacing of the two teams, but the Iranian defense is holding firm

10' OFFSIDE: Jitu releases Aniket but the linesman has his flag up

Both teams looking to attack early on in the match

And it has kicked-off in #Iran where the #Indian colts are facing the hosts itself. #India come on the back of a 5-0 win over #Bahrain.
— AIFF (@AiffMedia) September 18, 2015

#INDvIRN kick-off next. Lets #BackTheBlue. #Indianfootball. Live updates on @AiffMedia , RT and spread the word. pic.twitter.com/6We7asaL21
— AIFF (@AiffMedia) September 18, 2015

High hopes from this Indian team after their showing in Germany

Hosts Iran will be a true test for #India U16 team. Super result against Bahrain has done world of good in raising the confidence of team.
— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) September 17, 2015

#India starting XI against #Iran: Dheeraj,Boris,Sharif,Gaston,Amarjit,Suresh,Ninthoi,Komal,Aniket,Aman.#BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/1kzF7nSusD
— AIFF (@AiffMedia) September 18, 2015