India lost to Kazakhstan in shootout of semi-final for positions 85 to 88 of FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 6A in Baku on Thursday.
The Blue Colts recovered from 0-3 down to lead 4-3 at half-time, however, Kazakhstan scored twice in second half, while India scored the equalizer in 37′ to ensure a penalty shootout. India then lost in sudden death 4-5.
For India, Victor Lalawmpuia (12’, 15’, 20’, 37’) scored four goals, and R Lalremruatfela (18’) scored one.
For Kazakhstan Alikhan Kuandyk (6’, 9’, 27’) scored three goals while Artur Abdusheyev (10’) and Zhangir Serik (29’) scored one goal each.
India will now face Cuba for 87th place play-off.
India U15 Men’s Starting 8:
Dhannya Desai, Nara Meitei Loushambam, Muhammad Sohil Khan, Soumojit Sarkar, Birjit Singh Amom, R Lalremruatfela, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam, Victor Lalawmpuia
Substitutes:
Jenit Ningthoujam, Pratham Kumar, Macdonnish Ngairangbam, C Lalhmingropuia, Ronandev Aheibam, Deepak Singh Arambam
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
