China Tour 2018: India U16 vs North Korea U16, Live Match Updates

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Full Time: India U16 1-1 North Korea U16

Bibiano Fernandes' boys come back from a goal down to draw the match. India were completely dominated in the first half by North Korea. However, a strong second half performance saved the Blue Colts from losing their third match in a row.

The freekick is saved and the result is a corner. India deal with the corner and tries to launch a counterattack.

Free Kick to North Korea.

3 minutes is the call!

We are into stoppage time!

Offside for India as they look to grab the second goal

We are entering the final stage of the match. Both sides were in stalemate till the 75th minute but a stunning period saw both grab a goal in two minutes.

Another attack by the Blue Colts but the North Korean defender stops the ball from coming in. Corner for India.

What a response from the young Blues as they respond to going a goal down in stunning fashion.

GOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! And the Blue Colts respond immediately! A lovely strike from the penalty spot by Vikram Singh levels the score! India U16 1-1 North Korea U16

15 minutes left for the Blue Colts to go on and save the match!

And all the pressure finally pays off! North Korea score! The forward's header is saved by the Indian goalkeeper before an onrushing player taps into the empty net. India U16 0-1 North Korea U16.

All Korean outfield players are in the Indian half now. Huge pressure being piled up.

Another substitution for India.

North Korea once again starting to put India under pressure.

Once again, the match has seemingly died down with both team looking for that one golden opportunity.

Another corner for India. However, the North Korean goalkeeper claims it.

Almost an hour up in the game. No side able to break through till now.

India far more attacking at the start of the second half. However, the score remains 0-0.

India tries to counter but North Korean defense deals with it.

Both the players have made one change at the start of the second half.

Second Half is underway! India U16 0-0 North Korea U16

Halftime: India U16 0-0 North Korea

We are into stoppage time of the first half.

North Korean corner. However, foul committed by a player on the Indian goalkeeper.

Indian team would do really well if they do indeed manage to go into halftime with level score. North Korea have been absolutely dominant.

Post! North Korea hits the post after a stunning cross came in! So, so close for Korea.

Nothing comes of the corner.

North Korean winger delivers a grounded cross which the Indian defender almost converts into an own goal! However, the ball just misses the post and Korea are given a corner.

Nearing the end of the first half. North Korea has dominated but have little to show for it. India needs a huge performance in the second half.

Finally a shot on target for India! However, the goalkeeper collects the ball easily.

A couple of great chances fall to North Korea in the past few minutes but they are unable to convert.

Save! The young Indian goalkeeper gets down quickly to make a stunning save! The score remains 0-0.

The Blue Colts are under pressure here. North Korean side has been dominating the game for the last ten minutes.

The North Korean side once again works the ball around the Indian defense and is able to get a shot away. However, it is blocked by the Indian defense.

Over 30 minutes are gone! 0-0!

Water break!

The ball is played in the box but dealt with. And then India launches a counter of their own! A stunning move and the forward almost takes the ball to the Korean box. However, the defense is back their to deal with it.

Freekick North Korea.

Still goalless!

Good cross in once again by the Korean player but the ball is calmly collected by the goalkeeper.

A good long ball causes mayhem in the Indian box. Ultimately, the Indian defender deals with it.

North Korea has fashioned some chances early on in this half. However, they haven't been able to convert those chances. The score remains 0-0 for now.

20 minutes gone. Score remains 0-0.

A great counterattack by North Korea but the Indian defense holds it together to deal with it.

The tempo seems to have died down a bit. Score remains 0-0.

Freekick to India. Nothing comes of it.

Brilliantly worked forward by North Korea! Their forward makes a good run off a stunning pass. However, he is unable to convert!

15 minutes gone into the game. The score remains 0-0.