The Colts struggled to create anything of note throughout the course of the ninety minutes but their discipline out of possession was a joy to watch. They never allowed an inch to a more accomplished Serbia unit and were well worth the 0-0 draw. That's all from us here. Until next time, it's goodbye!
It's full-time here and the match finishes 0-0. A creditable result for the Colts against a top 50 Under-17 team which bodes well for their FIFA Under-17 World Cup prospects later this year.
It's all Serbia now as they desperately try to break India's disciplined rearguard. Space has been at a premium for the hosts today as the Colts have defended well. 0-0, 87 minutes.
The Colts are holding on well so far, but can they survive for another five minutes? It's 0-0 as we head into the final minutes of this hard-fought contest.
The Colts look to have prioritised keeping a clean sheet more than going on the offensive which is seemingly a good strategy against a better side in Serbia. A shut-out will also give the young Colts immense confidence. 0-0
67' 0-0. The Colts string together a few neat passes deep inside Serbia's half, but all the good work is undone by Aniket's heavy pass. This is the best India have looked in this half.
The Colts must've had barely 10 percent possession in the 2nd half by the looks of things. They concede possession straight away after they have the ball, something which must concern Norton de Matos and his staff today. 0-0
Another gilt-edged chance for Serbia here from a freekick as India survive, yet again. The hosts hit the crossbar but the score remains 0-0 at the 61-minute mark.
Another fine save by the Colts' 'keeper here as Serbia are left frustrated. It was a one-on-one opening for the hosts, who will rue these missed chances if the deadlock remains at full-time. 0-0
An issue with the Colts today has been the lack of coordinated pressing movements. Isolated presses are not helping much as Serbia almost always have an opening to recycle the ball and change the point of attack. It already looks like another long 45 minutes for the Colts. 0-0
A reckless challenge from Sanjeev Stalin here means India concede a freekick in a dangerous position. The delivery from the set-piece is an inviting one but no Serbian head is on the end of it. 0-0
It's been a testing half for the Indian Colts but they have risen to the challenge well, keeping their more physically imposing hosts at bay while carving out one or two decent openings on the counter attack. The scoreline at the break is 0-0.
An attack down the left wing from Serbia leads to a well-directed cross but Dheeraj catches the ball well and sets India off on a counter attack. That, however, doesn't last too long. 0-0
Dheeraj looks to be in trouble here as he is being attended by the Indian medical staff. A much-needed breather for the Colts as they try to assess what's gone wrong and right so far in the game. The scoreline reads 0-0 as things stand.
A lot of the forward passes from India have been hurried ones, leaving the frontman with very little time to steal a march on his marker. It's 0-0 here, but the Colts are playing smart here by frustrating the hosts.
India are playing really deep and defensive here as they allow Serbia to have time on the ball, but finding space has been an issue for the hosts as the Colts have put nine men behind the ball. Aniket up top is the immediate target in the event of a possession turnover in India's favour. 0-0
The Colts foray forward but decent chances have been hard to come by for them as Serbia keep things tight at the back. By the look of things, the hosts are the more physical of the two units today. 0-0
Freekick to India from a dangerous position on the left flank but the chance goes begging. Things are in the balance at the moment as both teams try to break each other down. 0-0
India are clearly on the backfoot in these early exchanges. Serbia have been playing well inside the India half, hence the Colts' will look to play on the break.
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