Serbia Tour 2018: India U16 vs Tajikistan U16, Live Match Updates

India 4-2 Tajikistan; Full Time

Updated: 13 May 2018 21:01 IST - Published: 13 May 2018 17:47 IST

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70' Full Time

India seals a comfortable 4-2 victory over Tajikistan. The Blue colts have looked in sublime form this tournament, giving themselves a strong morale boost for their upcoming U-16 AFC Cup challenge later this year.

66' GOAL! And India scores, courtesy Rohit Danu. He finds the net after Ricky finds him with a through ball.

65’ The Blue colts with a flurry of attempts
but failing to find the back of the net.

60' Still 3-2 between India and Tajikistan as we
reach the final ten minutes of the match.

55’ Throw in (India) from the right flank.

50’ India pressing hard but Tajikistan exposing very little in thedefence.

45' Yellow Card
Danu gets booked for a poor mistimed tackle.

36' And we are underway with the second half

Half Time: India lead 3-2 against Tajikistan

34' A lot of exchange in possession in the middle but no clear cut chances!

32' 3-2 India U16s lead over Tajikistan.

26' Free kick (Tajikistan) right outside the penalty box.
Can they capitalize on it?

22' There has been a flurry of goals in the first quarter as it builds up to be yet another exciting fixture in this 4 nations tournament.

19' Throw in (Tajikistan)

17' India showing great character in the midfield as they look to exert their dominion.

15' Tajikistan pull another goal back. 3-2!

12' Tajikistan pull a goal back through a penalty kick. 3-1

9' GOAL!
Shabaj continues the early onslaught as India triple their lead inside ten minutes of play. 3-0!

7' GOAL!!!

India double their lead as Sailo scores from inside the box. 2-0!

5' GOAL!
India take the lead over Tajikistan as Gibson lobs the ball over the opposing custodian. 1-0!

1' And off we go!

The match will be underway shortly. Stay tuned for the live coverage.

India U16 side will take on Tajikistan U16 in a football match on May 13 at 7:30 pm. The blue colts will be looking to gain valuable experience before the start of the AFC U16 Cup.

India has been drawn in the AFC U16 Cup alongside Iran, Vietnam, and Indonesia. This tour will help them gain experience before heading to Malaysia for the cup in September, this year.

The Blue Colts will go head-to-head, against hosts Tajikistan in their third match of the tour.

The U16 is coached by Bibiano Fernandes and recently came back from a goal down to defeat Jordan by a scoreline of 2-1. The Indian side played good football throughout the match and looked comfortable in the attack.

In their second match, however, the blue colts had to make do with a goalless draw against host nation Serbia.

The young Indian side will be looking to get better of a strong Tajikistan side as preparations for the U16 AFC Cup continues.

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