FIFA U-17 World Cup: India lose 3-0 to USA in opening encounter

India put up a decent performance in their first-ever major FIFA World event but they lost 0-3 to the United States of America in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AP)

Updated on: Oct 6, 2017 11:04 PM IST

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India put up a decent performance in their first-ever major FIFA World event but they lost 0-3 to the United States of America in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AP)

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It was a proud moment for the India U-17 football team as they stepped out for their first-ever FIFA world event match at the JLN stadium. (AP)

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India’s opponents were the USA, who were fielding a strong unit. (AP)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the JLN stadium ahead of India’s opening game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present along with Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore and AIFF president Praful Patel. (AP)

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Prime Minister Modi encouraged the players and congratulated both teams for this match. (AP)

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The United States of America got off to a fast start as India struggled to control the game. (AP)

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India had their moments but they failed to capitalise. (AP)

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The United States of America applied pressure as India struggled to defend. (AP)

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India could not break through the defences while USA controlled the ball well. (AP)

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Josh Sargent opened the scoring for USA and goals from Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton gave USA a 3-0 win over India as they started the campaign on a bright note. (AP)

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Following the opening goal, India were under pressure and they never found the opening. (PTI)

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Andrew Carleton extended the lead as the United States of America closed out the match 3-0. (AFP)

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India’s players acknowledged the support of the crowd, who supported them throughout the match. (AP)