India lost to New Zealand 5-0 in First International Friendly at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday.
This was Blue Tiger’s first ever match in New Zealand.
For All Whites, Jesse Randall (34’, 43’) scored a brace, while Chris Wood (57’), Lachlan Bayliss (74’) scored a goal each. Bijoy Varghese scored an OG in 5’.
Meetei Haobam, Muhammad Suhail, David Lalhlansanga and Tomba Singh Haobam made debut for India.
Both sides will meet again in Christchurch on Sunday.
India’s Starting XI:
Vishal Kaith, Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Pramveer, Bijoy Varghese, Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa, Manvir Singh, Ryan Williams, Jithin MS, Liston Colaco, Lalremtluanga Fanai
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
