U-17 World Cup: Spain thrash Niger to stay alive
Kochi, Oct 10 (IANS) Abel Ruiz struck twice in the first half as Spain resurrected their campaign with a 4-0 mauling of Niger in a rather one-sided Group D match at the FIFA U-17 World…
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Gomes’ family expected to be present during England-Mexico game
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) England and Manchester United forward Angel Gomes will have the support of his family when his team takes on Mexico in a Group F FIFA U-17 World Cup tie here on…
We were overawed by atmosphere in stadium: Mexico midfielder
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Mexico midfielder Alexis Gutierrez on Tuesday admitted that they were overawed by the atmosphere at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in their opening match against Iraq which led to their dropping…
Mexico to target England’s relatively untested defence, says coach
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Two-time champions Mexico will target England’s relatively untested back line and look to close down spaces when the two sides cross swords in a Group F FIFA U-17 World Cup encounter…
U-17 World Cup: Buoyant Iraq take on deflated Chile
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Confident after their impressive drawn game against the more fancied Mexico, Iraq would be high on self-belief to outwit Chile when the two sides cross swords in a Group F FIFA…
India must feel proud despite loss to Colombia: Mexico coach Arteaga
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Mexico coach Mario Arteaga on Tuesday hailed India’s spirited display against Colombia in a Group A tie in New Delhi, saying the hosts, who are playing their first World Cup at…
On-song England aim to seal knockouts berth against Mexico
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) On a high after a flawless display against Chile, contenders England will look to sealing their berth for the knockout stages with a victory over two-time champions Mexico in a Group…
Showed we can fight against big teams: India coach Matos
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India chief coach Luis Norton de Matos said that his wards showed that they can compete against big teams as they went down fighting 1-2 to Colombia in a Group…
It was stressful after India scored, says Colombia U-17 coach
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Colombia U-17 chief coach Orlando Restrepo said that his team felt stressed after hosts India scored during their Group A fixture of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Monday….
U-17 World Cup: Paraguay beat Kiwis to enter 2nd round
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Anibal Vega struck twice as Paraguay booked a ticket into the knockout stages with a 4-2 victory over New Zealand in their Group B match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup…
India lose to Colombia at FIFA U-17 World Cup
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India lost by a slender 1-2 margin to Colombia in a Group A fixture of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday. A brace…
U-17 WC: Iraq coach rues lack of international exposure
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) Following his team’s 1-1 draw against two-time champions Mexico in their Group F match here, Iraq coach Qahtan Chitheer has lamented the missed opportunities to train in Europe ahead of the…
World Cup teams’ training schedule disrupted by heavy rain
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) Rain played havoc with the preparations of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Group F teams on Monday as Chile had to cancel their training schedule while Mexico braved torrential downpour and…
India lose to Colombia in FIFA U-17 World Cup
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India registered a defeat by a slender 1-2 margin against Colombia in the group stage fixture of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday….
U-17 World Cup: Mali keep knockout hopes alive
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Mali kept themselves in the running for a place in the knockout stages with a 3-0 thrashing of Turkey in a Group B match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup here…
U-17 World Cup: Match against India crucial for us, says Ghana coach
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ghana chief coach Samuel Fabin on Monday said their final Group A game against hosts India will be critical for them in determining their chances of qualifying for the knockouts…
U-17 World Cup: Costa Rica, Guinea in must win tie
Panaji, Oct 9 (IANS) Costa Rica and Guinea will aim to reignite their respective campaigns when they meet in a must win Group D encounter at the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Tuesday. Both…
U-17 World Cup: US pip Ghana in Group A clash
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The United States got the better of Ghana 1-0 to solidify their position at the top of Group A in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium…
U-17 World Cup: Germany start favourites against Iran in Group C clash
Panaji, Oct 9 (IANS) Germany will start as hot favourites when they take on Asian heavyweights Iran in a Group C league match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium…
U-17 World Cup: Brazil hot favourites against North Korea in Group D tie
Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) Contenders Brazil will aim for a knock-out berth when they take on lowly North Korea in their second FIFA U-17 World Cup group game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on…