Malaysia Tour 2018: India U16 vs Malaysia U16, Live Match Updates

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FT. After a strong and spirited display in the first half, the Indian colts had a lacklustre second one. Conceding just a single goal at halftime, India took the pitch to make amends but ended up allowing two easy goals in the final few minutes to deny any chance of a comeback.

Bibiano Fernandes will be looking to take the positives from the match as the lads will aim to come back sharper and stronger next time.

90+3' India saved by the final whistle as we bring down the curtains for this match.

90+2' Gooaaal!!

And it's a third goal from the hosts as the Indian colts seems to have lost the plot.

90+1' India pressing hard in an attempt to win the ball.

90' Malaysia trying to take the pace off the game and are currently dominating possession.

88' Gooooaaall!!
The Malaysian custodian makes a long clearance as the striker wins the race against the Indian defenders, setting himself perfectly as he shoots the ball wide into the second post. No chance for Biaka as India trail by two goals to nil.

86' A short pause as a Malaysian player had to be stretchered out.
Substitution for the hosts.

83' The ball goes out for a second one. Cleared by the Malaysian defenders India soon reclaims possession but the attack is brought to a premature end as the linesman lifts the flag for an offside.

81' India wins a corner. Can they make it count?

80' Biaka shows strong agility to deny the Malysians. Strong save!!

77' Chance!!
Ravi with a precision cross to Vikram but the youngster's shot goes wide.

75' Manish crosses it on to Sailo but his try goes out of bounce. Another chance goes begging

72' Substitution
Harpreet comes on fro Ridge

65' Narrow misses from Ravi and Vikram as the Blue colts still trail by the single goal.

62' Substitution
Third change for India as Rohit Danu is replaced by Ravi Rana to provide more power on the wings.

60' Chance!!
Manish comes close to pull India on level terms but his short is grabbed comfortable by the Malaysian custodian.

58' The Blue colts looking to take the aerial route but isn't quite working out in their favour so far.

55' Two consecutive set pieces for the India but Bibiano Fernandes' men fails to capitalize on it.

51' Danger!

The hosts come close to double their lead but the attempt misses the target by inches.

49' It has been a very positive start by the Indians, and the intensity is back amongst them.

47' Indian colts with a spirited attack as they edge close to negate Malaysia's lead but no end result.

46' And we are back with the second half as the hosts start of proceedings.

HT: It has been a closely fought half with both teams coming up with chances. Malaysia currently has the edge, courtesy a goal from Najmudin but the Indian colts have looked very organized and will need to convert opportunities upfront in order to pave their way back into the game.

45' Freekick (Malaysia) from a good spot but Biaka makes a comfortable save to deny the hosts a second goal.

43' India looking to up the ante as they press hard in the lookout for the equalizer as we approach the half time.

39' Second change for the Blue colts withing the first half.
Manish comes in for Gurkirat.

35' Corner (India) as another chance goes begging.

32' A long ball directed towards Sailo but loses it to the opponent defender.

29' Danger

Malaysia with another chance as they look to cushion their lead. The Indian defenders have to toil hard to tame the attack from the hosts.

28' Substitution!
Early change from Bibiano Fernandes as Givson goes out to make way for Sailo

25' Goooooaall!!

India concedes first. A bursting run into the box by the Malaysian winger and his delivery is inch perfect for MD. Najmudin to put it into the net.

India U16 0-1 Malaysia U16

24' Throw in (Malaysia) on the right flank.

21' Nervy moments near the Indian penalty box but the Blue colts does well to push the Malaysians back in their own half.

18' Malaysia looking to build it from the back but the Indian defence is maintaining a good shape to deny the opponents any opening.

14' A strong wing-play from Danu as he edge in on breaking the deadlock but the Malaysian custodian does well to grab the ball and put the attack at bay.

11' A lot of exchange in possession in the middle but no end result.

8' A short corner from Malaysia as they look to build the attack. Came near scoring on a couple of
occasions before their final shot goes wayward, concluding their promising-looking buildup. Danger averted!

6' Vikram tries to cut in from the middle but he's outnumbered by the defenders. Attack fizzles out

5' A routine save for Biaka as he gather the ball with comfortable ease.

3' Freekick (Malaysia) in the middle of the pitch after an early foul by Harpreet.

2' Early counter from Malaysia but the Indian defence stands robust

1' India kicks it off from the middle as they attack from right to left in white.

And we are minutes away from the kickoff. Stay tuned for the live coverage.

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Hello and Welcome to Sportskeeda's LIVE updates of the match between India U16 and Malaysia U16!

Bibiano Fernandes' boys are gearing up to go up against a strong Malaysia U16 side today.

AIFF has constantly organized exposure Tours and friendly matches for the Blue Colts in a bid to prepare them for the upcoming AFC U16 Championship -- that is set to take place in Malaysia in September.

The young colts have played exceptionally well in the recent past, showing great character in some of the matches. The results in the previous three matches of the India U16 side has been W D L -- in that order. The colts clinched a 2-0 win against Thailand's Buriram United U17 and came back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Bangkok Glass FC. They were also leading 1-0 in the latest match against Thailand but a few momentary lapses in concentration cost them the match (lost 1-2).

Bibiano Fernandes will be looking to make some tactical changes in the upcoming match. The young colts will also give it their all on the field after a setback in the previous match. This sets us up for an exhilarating encounter. Stay tuned!