China Tour 2018: India U16 vs Thailand U16, Live Match Updates

FT: It was a lacklustre display from the Indian squad as they once again ended up on the losing side. The Blue colts showed great character despite conceding a goal in the first half. They came in strong in the second half to secure the equalizer. However, the Tigers failed to hold on to the momentum letting in two quick goals in the final minutes of the match.

They will need to work on the grey areas before taking the field for their next match against Korea.

90' 4 extra minutes have been added on.

90' Goooaal!
Thailand with the final nail in the coffin as they find the back of the net yet again within stipulated time. They now enjoy a 2-goal cushion.

Thailand U16 3-1 India U16

88' Gooooaaall!
Despite a strong show, the Indian team suffers a setback as Thailand score in the dying minutes of the match.
Score: Thailand 2-1 India

86' India with an attack down the left flank but the ball is put out for a throw.

84' Continuous and prolonged pressing from Thailand, but the Indian defence are able to clear their lines away.

80' India wins a corner with the final 10 minutes on the clock remaining.

73' Both teams vying hard for the ball in the midfield as they seek to find the decisive second goal.

69' India creating sporadic chances but lacking the sting in their attack.

65' Free Kick awarded to Thailand but the Indian goalie shows good technique to keep the shot out.
Danger averted!

57' Thailand growing back into the game as India currently sits in their own half in an attempt to sustain the attack.

54' India with a boost in confidence from the goal as they dominate attack in search for a second one.

48' Gooooaaall!!
It's even stevens as Vikram Partap Singh puts in a clinical finish and scores for India to put the scores on level pegging.
Scoreline 1-1.

46' And we are back from the break as the teams kick off for the second half.

HT: India has looked positive and created sporadic opportunities. The Blue colts will need to be more clinical in the next half if they fancy a comeback into the game. As things stand now, Thailand lead by a solitary goal to nil against India.

44' India on one final surge before the referee blows the whistle!

41' Gooaalll!!

It's Thailand who has broke the deadlock and taken the lead.
Thailand U16 1-0 India U16

32' India wins a free kick from a good spot. Can the colts make it count?

27' Both teams looking to up the ante as they enter the decisive quarter of the first half.

24' It's still tied at 0-0. India pressing hard to get the all-important first goal. Thailand showing good defensive prowess.

20' India looking good on the counter but no end result.

18' Thailand looking to play the gaps but the Indian defenders are denying them any space.

15' Chance!!
Danu with another positive impact as his rasping shot earns a goal line clearance from the opponents.

12' Miss!!
Rohit Danu with a subtle lay off to Givson Singh inside the box, but the latter fails to keep it on target.

10' A lot of exchange in possession in the middle but no team with clear cut chances yet.

8' Chance!!
Vikram Partap Singh with a chance to give India the lead. Squeezes in a shot from a tight angle but the ball goes inches wide of the goal.

4' India with the first corner of the match Can the Blue colts find the back of the net?

1' The Blue Tigers with an early surge but couldn't garner anything out of the attack.

Stay tuned as the game will be underway shortly.

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Hello and welcome to India's second match of the Chinese Tour: India U16 vs Thailand U16

The Blue colts will be clashing with the U16 team from Thailand in the upcoming encounter.

After a setback against the hosts in the first game, Bibiano Fernandes' boys will be looking to bounce back strongly in the contest.

Despite creating a lot of chances in the first match, the Indian forwards could not find the back of the net. In case they want to get emerge on top in this match, clinical finishing in the final third is a must.

Nevertheless, the Blue Colts played really well against a stronger U17 team from China, as they rotated the ball well and played as a unit.

The Indian U16 team is currently on a preparatory tour ahead of the AFC U-16 Championship and will be playing friendly matches with multiple youth teams. After a win in Serbia lifting the Jockey Cup in Hong Kong, the boys played a few tours in Spain and are now back in action in China.