ndia U-14 opened their campaign in the U-14 SAARC Tournament with a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan at the Tokinosumika Sports Centre in Shizuka. Striker Krishna Pandit scored the goals in the first half.
Pandit opened the scoring immediately after kick-off. The goal scored in the 30th second stays the fastest goal in the Tournament so far. Krishna followed a, Amey Ranawade pass and chipped it over the rival goalkeeper.
The second goal came in the 5th minute off a set-piece movement. Ranawade made a run on right wing and his cross was directed into the net by Krishna.
Changing over, Afghanistan went all out. But Jerry, Amit Tudu and Amey in the Indian defence stood tall. Afghanistan eventually managed to pull one back in the injury time.The match was played in two halves, each of 25 minutes duration.
Head Coach Sajid Dar said it’s important to stick to the philosophy. “This is a good exposure for us and overall development stays the priority. We played in a 4-3-3 format and the boys stayed keen in keeping possession all throughout.”
Assistant coach, Goutam Ghosh lauded the boys for sticking to the basics. “This was the first time the boys played on an artificial turf and they adapted well. They implemented all has been taught in the training sessions.”
Besides India, eight more teams – Japan Football Association Academy (Team 1), Japan Football Association Academy (Team 2), Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal are taking part in the Tournament. India will be playing four matches in the Tournament.
> rudra said:
> OMG! just compare them, its so funny! One can mistake the Japanese kids to be those kids who accompany senior players in certain high profile games...
Mybe just a random Japanese Academy side..not possible the best u-14 team that Japs wud have..anyways dont worry few years down the line these Jap kids wud have developed into world class players
From Football Pakistan It has been a great victory
for Pakistan on an international forum when its tigers thrashed Japan
U-14 Youth team to win the game.
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that's the only way they can beat us.
India off to a winning start in SAARC Tournament
ndia U-14 opened their campaign in the U-14 SAARC Tournament with a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan at the Tokinosumika Sports Centre in Shizuka. Striker Krishna Pandit scored the goals in the first half.
Pandit opened the scoring immediately after kick-off. The goal scored in the 30th second stays the fastest goal in the Tournament so far. Krishna followed a, Amey Ranawade pass and chipped it over the rival goalkeeper.
The second goal came in the 5th minute off a set-piece movement. Ranawade made a run on right wing and his cross was directed into the net by Krishna.
Changing over, Afghanistan went all out. But Jerry, Amit Tudu and Amey in the Indian defence stood tall. Afghanistan eventually managed to pull one back in the injury time.The match was played in two halves, each of 25 minutes duration.
Head Coach Sajid Dar said it’s important to stick to the philosophy. “This is a good exposure for us and overall development stays the priority. We played in a 4-3-3 format and the boys stayed keen in keeping possession all throughout.”
Assistant coach, Goutam Ghosh lauded the boys for sticking to the basics. “This was the first time the boys played on an artificial turf and they adapted well. They implemented all has been taught in the training sessions.”
Besides India, eight more teams – Japan Football Association Academy (Team 1), Japan Football Association Academy (Team 2), Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal are taking part in the Tournament. India will be playing four matches in the Tournament.
Source - AIFF
> rudra said:
> OMG! just compare them, its so funny! One can mistake the Japanese kids to be those kids who accompany senior players in certain high profile games...
I thought so initially
offtopic bt this crazy
Pakistan U14s beat a Japan U14
side 1-0
http://www.footballpakistan.com/2012/10/pakistan-u14s-beat-japan-u14s-in-festival-opener/
Mybe just a random Japanese Academy side..not possible the best u-14 team that Japs wud have..anyways dont worry few years down the line these Jap kids wud have developed into world class players
From Football Pakistan
It has been a great victory
for Pakistan on an international forum when its tigers thrashed Japan
U-14 Youth team to win the game.
Must be Academy of some local Amateur Football Club or maybe Japanese School kids from the town which got destroyed in Earthquake.
I thought it was one of the JFA Academies. Either way its not a real Japan U14 squad as they dont have the best from the J.League Academies or clubs.
India held 1-1 by Japanese club in U-14 SAARC tourney
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/India-held-1-1-by-Japanese-club-in-U-14-SAARC-tourney/articleshow/16765705.cms
Who is Krishna Thapa ?? I though it was Krishna Pandit. ??