Sport Chain Cup 2018: India U16 vs Norway U16, Live Match Updates

The match is underway

Updated: 18 April 2018 17:09 IST - Published: 18 April 2018 14:44 IST

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They will now face the USA tomorrow. Last chance for India to save face in the Sport Chain Cup 2018!

India again fails to capitalize on its chances.

Full time: INDIA 1 - 3 NORWAY

India with little hope now as there are only 5 minutes remaining. However, great spirit shown by them as they are still giving it their all despite being 3-1 down.

Score: INDIA 1 - 3 NORWAY

GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! Norway scores another goal on the counter.

Vikram with a powerful hit towards the goal but it was always rising and goes way above the cross bar.

Again the Norwegian keeper to Norway's rescue!

Thoiba comes close now as heads the ball towards the goal.

India doing everything right except finishing.

The same problem is troubling India as it did in the match against USA. Bibiano Fernandes's boys not being able to be clinical in the final third.

With 15 mins remaining on the clock, India getting closer to scoring a goal as Vikram heads the ball into the hands of the keeper!

Givson takes it but blasts it straight at the Norwegian keeper causing little trouble to him!

A good opportunity for India to equalize. India gets a free kick within shooting range!

GOAAALLLLLLL! NORWAY SCORES TO REGAIN THE LEAD!!!

Score: INDIA 1 - 2 NORWAY

Looks like we jinxed them

India creating many more opportunities since the end of the 2nd half and are looking favourites to score the 2nd goal.

This game is definitely more fast paced than the USA one.

Danu's turn now to take a shot, again not troubling the Norwegian keeper much.

Niraj tested once more. A vital 1v1 save from him helps India escape a deficit.

Vikram with a cross in as India breaks into on the counter but it is collected easily by the Norwegian keeper as it is too close too him.

Norway wins a corner!

India edging closer and closer to taking the in the 2nd half. Vikram comes really close with his header as he meets the good curling cross well.

Free-kick for India. Ball hits a Norwegian defender and is out for a corner.

Niraj forced into action right away and denies a Norwegian striker with a good save!

2nd half in progress!

The 2nd half is about to commence!

Evenly balanced match, it can swing either ways in the 2nd half.

The score is level at 1-1

This is a 80 mins match and with 40 minutes played, the first half concludes.

India has found it's feet in the final 10 mins of the 1st half and is looking good now, creating good opportunities frequently.

Danu with another shot with the Norwegian keeper making another save

India looking stronger now. A decent attempt by Ridge to take India into the lead but the Norwegian goalie unflustered and keeps his cool to make another save.

Score: INDIA 1 - 1 NORWAY

Sailo scores for India

GOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

India wastes a free kick, giving the ball away cheaply.

Givson takes a shot, and the keeper scuffs it. Danu gets the ball at his feet for an easy tap in however India is denied a goal again as Danu is offside.

INDIAAAAA COMES VERY CLOSE TO SCORING!

Vikram tries a solo run as chances not being created. He dribbles past two defenders, but the ball is finally intercepted from him.

Shabas with a shot from long range, the Norwegian keeper collects it easily.

Another windy day at the Facsa Football Centre in Benicasim, Spain. PERFECT FOR FOOTBALL!

Moirangthem has become very vocal now. He is leading by example, being very solid in defense. An attempt to motivate the Indian players

India is trying to regroup!

Score: INDIA 0 - 1 NORWAY

Norway is finally rewarded for their good play

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Norway is certainly playing well and frustrating the Indian U16 team by holding possession.

Norway has been the better side so far, not allowing India to break into their half and ensuring that the ball is played continually in India's half