India U17 men’s team lost 1-6 to Türkiye in their second friendly match at the Manavgat Atatürk Stadyumu in Manavgat, Antalya, on Thursday.
India had lost 0-1 in the first friendly on Tuesday. The Blue Colts are playing these friendlies as a part of preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, which will take place in May. India will take on Uzbekistan, Australia and DPR Korea in Group D.
Thursday’s game played in windy and rainy conditions. For Türkiye, Alaettin Ekici scored a brace in 20′, 28′, while Efe Seçil in 7′, Efe Fettahoğlu in 14′ through penalty, Eren Sayar in 30′ and Hasan Tuncel in 85′ scored a goal each. For India, Denny Singh Wangkhem pulled back one in 47′.
India U17 Starting XI:
Rajrup Sarkar, Shubham Poonia, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Rahan Ahmed, Diamond Singh Thokchom, Lawmsangzuala, Md Aimaan Bin, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Denny Singh Wangkhem, Yuvraj Kadam
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
