India came back from behind to play a 1-1 draw against Vietnam in their opening Group D match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023, on Saturday at Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani.
Long Vu gave Vietnam the lead in 44′ while Malemngamba Thokchom in 69′ equalized for the Blue Colts with a brilliant left-footer.
The other match in the group between Japan and Uzbekistan ended in a 1-1 draw. India will next face Uzbekistan on June 20.
India U17 XI: Sahil; Ricky Meetei, Pramveer, Surajkumar Singh, Malemngamba Thokchom; Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Vanlalpeka Guite, Korou Singh; Akash Tirkey (Thanglalsoun Gangte 46′), Danny Meitei (Omang Dodum 85′), Lalpekhlua Ralte (Gogocha Chungkham 65′).
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
