India score maiden FIFA World Cup goal, but evening ends in heartbreak; Paraguay, USA, Mali win
India score maiden World Cup goal, but evening ends in heartbreak. Check out some of the best images from Day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Jeakson Singh scored India’s first-ever World Cup goal in any age group category on Monday. PTI
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Jeakson’s goal meant India were just minutes away from securing their first ever World Cup point, against Colombia in New Delhi on Monday. PTI
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Jeakson, the tallest player in the Indian side, headed in a Sanjeev Stalin corner, sending the stadium into a state of delirium. AP
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But it was not to be, as Colombia broke Indian hearts with a winner just seconds after Thounaojam’s goal. PTI
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Meanwhile in Navi Mumbai, Paraguay won their second straight match, defeating New Zealand 4-2. PTI
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Anibal Vega scored a brace for Paraguay, as the South Americans booked their place in the last-16 of the Under-17 World Cup. AP
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USA, having defeating India 3-0 in their opening match, beat Ghana by an identical scoreline to also confirm their place in the last-16. AP
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Mali bounced back from their opening defeat to Paraguay by defeating Turkey 3-0 in Mumbai. PTI
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In a match played under the pouring rain, Mali had too much class for Turkey, and will meet New Zealand in the final encounter next. AP
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