India vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Live Updates: India have began their FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup opening match against the mighty USA in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. India are trailing 0-5 currently. India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts and they are one of the three debutants in the tournament along with fellow Group A side Morocco and Tanzania (Group D). Head coach Thomas Dennerby had said that the hosts would be a tough side to score against and taking a point from the formidable USA at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday could be a big achievement for India.

USA have come into the tournament as winners of the CONCACAF championships and they would look to open their campaign with a win, knowing fully well that a slip-up against India can cost them dear in a Group which also has title contenders Brazil.

Here are the Live Updates of the India vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup match, from Bhubaneswar:

8:35 PM IST: GOAL! USA 4-0 ahead

Rebimbas scores a brace! The Indian defenders fail to clear the ball and Rebimbas take full advantage of the mistake with a great shot

8:27 PM IST: GOAL! USA 3-0 up!

Onyeka Gamero gives USA 3-0 lead! Gamero caught the Indian defence napping and slotted the ball in

8:25 PM IST: USA are enjoying most of the possession. The Indians are playing catch-up here!

8:20 PM IST: GOAL! USA 2-0 ahead

Charlotte Kohler increases the gap. The height advantage is big here for USA! After an USA corner, Kohler rises high to send the ball into the net

8:11 PM IST: USA scores, Lead 1-0

Melina Rebimas scores the first goal. Jackson delivered a good cross to Rebimbas and she completes the task with a great volley

8:02 PM IST: The match starts! The Indian team is eyeing a good result here!

7:45 PM IST: Starting Lineups are out!

Promoted

India XI: Anjali (GK), Purnima, Shilky Hemam, Astam(C), Neha, Kajol, Lynda, Anita, Shubhangi, Nitu, Kajal.

USA XI: Victoria(GK), Savannah, Cameron, Ella, Riley(C), Charlotte, Taylor, Melina, Onyeka, Lauren, Gisele.