Qatar 3 (Ethan Dephina 5’, Khalid Alshaaib 61’, Mohammed Elsiddig 89’)
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India 1 (Shashwat Panwar 30’)

AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The India U-17 Men’s National Team suffered a 1-3 loss by the hands of their Qatar counterparts within the first of two pleasant matches on the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

It was an excellent contest for the primary hour of the match, with Ethan Dephina placing Qatar into an early lead, and Shashwat Panwar pulling one again for India. However, Qatar took the lead once more within the second half by way of Khalid Alshaaibi, earlier than Mohammed Elsiddig scored within the dying minutes.

Qatar began off on the entrance foot and instantly received the lead on the fifth minute, when  Dekhayel Al-Hamad’s cross was saved by India keeper Sahil, however Dephina received on the rebound and scored.

India received a sequence of set-pieces across the quarter hour mark, with Mukul and Vanlalpeka Guite getting one of the best probabilities, however each despatched their efforts large.

It was on the half-hour mark that the Blue Colts discovered the again of the web by way of Shashwat, who nodded in a nook by Danny Meetei to attract India stage.

As the 2 sides headed into the break on stage phrases, the second half started on a extra cautious be aware from each ends. Vanlalpeka Guite had an effort collected by the opposition keeper, earlier than Sahil made a few saves to maintain India within the sport.

However, Khalid Alshaaibi put his facet into the lead on the 61st when he received his head onto the tip of a cross by Tashin Jamshid.

While India surged forward, searching for the equaliser, Qatar snuck one in on the finish to make sure victory within the match. Mohammed Elsiddig had his shot blocked a few occasions, however managed to get onto the rebound, earlier than lastly turning it in.