FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup: India go down in opposition to Morocco 0-3

India suffered a 0-3 defeat by the hands of Morocco of their second match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Friday (October 14).

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Oct 14, 2022 23:29 IST

India misplaced to Morocco 0-3 in a bunch match. (Credits: Twitter/Indian Football)

By India Today Web Desk: India went down in opposition to Morocco 0-3 of their second match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar on Friday (October 14).

The defeat in opposition to fellow debutants marked hosts India’s second consecutive loss. The match began with Morocco making early assaults. In the second minute, Morocco’s Samya Masnaoui made an try on the aim but it surely was cleared by the Indian defence. Masnaoui gave one other shot however this time it immediately went at goalkeeper Melody Keisham.

India’s first try got here within the seventh minute when Nitu collected a defective move from Morocco’s backline. However, her cross was blocked off for a nook. In the ninth minute, Nitu was fouled and Neha took a free kick however India didn’t construct on the chance.

FULL-TIME ⌛

That’s the tip of the sport tonight and Morocco seals the win and take away the 3️⃣ factors in opposition to India.

🇮🇳 0-3 🇲🇦#INDMAR ⚔️ #U17WWC 🏆 #AgainTheBlue 💙 #ShePower 👧 #IndianFootball âš½ pic.twitter.com/nhVUlJoYVX— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 14, 2022

In spite of a poor outing, India did effectively to maintain Morocco at bay within the first half. At the stroke of halftime, Morocco bought a possibility to take the lead however the crew was denied by the hosts. In the second half, India conceded a penalty as Naketa dealt with the ball and Morocco opened their account in 4 minutes.

India conceded a second aim when a cross by Masnaoui was transformed by Zouhir. In the seventieth minute, the referee confirmed Masnaoui a yellow card for a foul. India, nevertheless, once more fumbled because the free-kick taken by Naketa went large.

The hosts made a shot on course when Anita was arrange on aim by substitute Lynda however the try was saved by Morocco custodian Wissal Titah’s good expertise. Morocco added a 3rd aim by Djennah Cherif within the dying minutes to run away with three factors.

India will subsequent play Brazil of their group league match on October 17.