Here is a summary of the match:
Match Result:
The India Under-17 men’s team defeated Singapore 4-2 in their opening Group E match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Key Highlights:
- Dallalmoun Gangte’s Heroics: The Indian captain led the charge by scoring a hat-trick (29′, 61′ [penalty], and 82′).
- Back-and-Forth Contest: Singapore initially took the lead through Izzan Farid (27′), and Farid later equalized (65′) to make it 2-2.
- The Decider: After Gangte reclaimed the lead in the 82nd minute, substitute Ristik Maity secured the victory with a final goal in the 88th minute.
- Performance: Despite an early defensive error that led to Singapore’s first goal, the Indian “Blue Colts” maintained composure, showing strong coordination in attack and resilience in defense to secure all three points.
What’s Next for India:
India’s remaining Group E fixtures are:
- Nov 14: vs. Guam
- Nov 17: vs. Palestine
- Nov 20: vs. Malaysia
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