India U-17 team’s World Cup preparation suffered a jolt as it crashed to a 1-5 defeat against hosts Mexico in the opening match of the Four-Nation meet.
Mexico City: India U-17 team’s World Cup preparation suffered a jolt as it crashed to a 1-5 defeat against hosts Mexico in the opening match of the Four-Nation meet on Thursday. [caption id=“attachment_3891591” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]![The Indian U-17 team poses ahead of the friendly clash against Mexico U-17. AIFF]()
The Indian U-17 team poses ahead of the friendly clash against Mexico U-17. AIFF[/caption] Mexico took the lead as early as the 1st minute and doubled the lead in the 23rd minute to go 2-0 into the break. In the 53rd minute, India pulled one back after Amarjit Singh converted a spot-kick. Five minutes later, Mexico regained their two goal advantage. Mexico then had back-to back strikes in the dying moments to complete the rout.
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