FIFA U-17 World Cup: India thrashed 0-4 by Ghana, Colombia qualify

New Delhi: Ghana's Eric Ayiah (C) and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal against India during their U-17 FIFA World cup football match in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI Photo by Vijay Verma (PTI10_12_2017_000215A) (PTI)

Updated on: Oct 12, 2017 10:57 PM IST

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New Delhi: Ghana's Eric Ayiah (C) and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal against India during their U-17 FIFA World cup football match in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI Photo by Vijay Verma (PTI10_12_2017_000215A) (PTI)

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A strong crowd of 52,000 was in attendance at the JLN stadium as India took on Ghana in their final league game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (PTI)

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Ghana started briskly but India were able to hold on well as they frustrated the visitors. (PTI)

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Ghana were creating chances but they failed to capitalise and break the deadlock. (PTI)

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Ghana had some shots at goal but India stubbornly held firm. (PTI)

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Before half-time, Eric Ayiah broke the deadlock as he gave Ghana the lead. (AP)

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Ayiah doubled the advantage six minutes after half time as India’s defence slowly crumbled. (PTI)

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Ghana’s players drove home the advantage as they closed in on a spot in the round of 16. (PTI)

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Ghana continued to apply the pressure and their lead was doubled towards the end of the match. (AP)

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Goals from Emmanuel Toku and Richard Danston helped Ghana beat India 4-0 and qualify for the round of 16 while India were dumped out of the tournament. (AP)

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George Acosta scored a goal for the United States of America as they looked to seal the spot in the next round. (PTI)

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However, Juan Penaloza scored for Colombia and this boosted the team as they won the match 3-1 to dramatically enter the last 16. Despite the loss, United States of America entered the next round. (AFP)

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Mali's Djemoussa Traore was in top form as Mali routed New Zealand 3-1 (PTI)

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With Mali’s win, they have sealed a spot in the next round along with Paraguay in Group B. (AP)

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Paraguay sealed a spot in the next round with a dominant 3-1 win over Turkey. (PTI)

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With this win, Paraguay became the first undefeated team so far to enter the round of 16. (AFP)