After the high of hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup and participating in that event for the first time ever, the Indian colts are now preparing for their next assignment - the AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers. In preparation for their qualifying match next week, India travelled to Qatar to play a one-off match against the U-19 side of Al Ghara. India won the game 3-1 in a match played at Doha, the capital city of Qatar.
Majority of this Indian U-19 team comprises of the U-17 members which recently participated in the World Cup. The Luis Norton De Matos-managed side started the game brilliantly and was dominating possession from the word go. Rahim Ali, the Indian forward scored a first-half brace while Al Ghara's goal was sandwiched between two of Ali's strikes.
This practice game will serve as a springboard to work upon for these talented youngsters who will now face Saudi Arabia in the AFC Championship qualifier on the 4th of November.
India's starting XI against Al Ghara:
Dheeraj Singh, Sahil Panwar, Suresh Singh, Anwar Ali, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Rahim Ali, Naorem, Asish Rai, Roshan Singh Naorem, Princeton Rebello, Abhishek Halder
Majority of this Indian U-19 team comprises of the U-17 members which recently participated in the World Cup. The Luis Norton De Matos-managed side started the game brilliantly and was dominating possession from the word go. Rahim Ali, the Indian forward scored a first-half brace while Al Ghara's goal was sandwiched between two of Ali's strikes.
This practice game will serve as a springboard to work upon for these talented youngsters who will now face Saudi Arabia in the AFC Championship qualifier on the 4th of November.
India's starting XI against Al Ghara:
Dheeraj Singh, Sahil Panwar, Suresh Singh, Anwar Ali, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Rahim Ali, Naorem, Asish Rai, Roshan Singh Naorem, Princeton Rebello, Abhishek Halder
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