AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad lost 5-1 against Mexico in the opening match of the Four-Nation Tournament which kicked-off in Mexico City, Mexico today (August 03, 2017).

The Indian Colts were left stunned after Mexico took the lead as early as the 1st minute and doubled the lead in the 23rd minute to take the hosts leading 2-0 at half-time.

In the 53rd minute, however the Indian Colts were awarded a penalty and Amarjit Singh converted with ease to half India’s deficit. Five minutes later, Mexico regained their two goal advantage as the hosts scored to make the scoreline read 3-1. Mexico scored two back to back goals in the dying embers of the match as the full-time scoreline read 5-1 in Mexico's favour.

The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad will face Colombia U-17s tomorrow (August 04, 2017) at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Mexico City, Mexico. The kick-off for which is slated for IST 11PM.