The Blue Colts, who have qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final rounds and are currently preparing for the campaign ahead, did all the damage in the first half, as Korou Singh Thingujam ran the show on the right wing, assisting Vanlalpeka Guite and Lalpekhlua to score a goal each. Uzbeki
Placed in Group D of the qualifiers, both Saudi Arabia and India have won three matches each so far, and will battle it out for the top spot in their last match on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.
The Blue Colts arrived in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from Muscat, Oman, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, before shifting to Al Khobar, where most of their matches will be taking place. They have been clubbed in Group D of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, where they will face the likes of Maldiv
With this win, India retains the title. Boby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Aman scored a goal each, to shape a resounding victory in India's favour
Speaking on the eve of the match, India head coach Bibiano Fernandes showed a lot of respect for India's opponents in the first match, stating the importance of starting with a win.
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Indian football Under-16 team's head coach Bibiano Fernandes feels that having strict Covid-safety protocols in place for the training camp in Goa will help the boys adapt to the new normal in football.
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Former India U-16 national team captain Vikram Partap Singh believes that the current batch under head coach Bibiano Fernandes is better than his own batch that was 90 minutes away from direct qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup two years ago.