AFC U-16 Championship 2018

ajmal

We have reached quarter finals which is a remarkable achievement and Aiff can talk with SAI for more funds in future. SAI will also be satisfied that their funding was not a waste

shibier

I liked the Indian defense especially Indian no 4 Shabbas A . He was rock solid in defense and very cool and accustomed to play under pressure .

usaindia

We need 1 more win and we will play in world cup

DX

Haven't conceded a single goal I think if we can put chances away in the counter then we can be a formidable team against South Korea.

Hats off to the boys to come out of a group having Vietnam, Iran and hosts Indonesia.

munna219777

Indonesia are not hosts. They are neighbouring country-thats why so many supporters. Malaysia is the Host nation.

deepak dedha

@DX you haven't noticed another thing that this team neither has scored a single goal apart from that penelty goal. So even on counter we might miss our chances.

munna219777

Our best performance in the past was in 2002 AFC U-17 championship. It used to be U-17 before, not U-16.India reached QuarterFinals. We lost to South Korea 3-1 that time in QF.

This was our squad in 2002

INDIA SQUAD FOR 2002 AFC U17 CHAMPIONSHIP

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GOALKEEPERS: 1. Subrata Paul (Tata Football Academy), 16. Nasibul Haque (City AC, W.B.), 20. Subhashish Roy Chowdhury (Tata Football Academy);
 
DEFENDERS: 2. Ailad Kharnggap Ngapkyta (Langsning SC), 3. Habibur Rehman Mondal (Tata Football Academy) [Captain], 4. Rocus Lamare (Lajong SSC), 5. Debabrata Roy (Tata Football Academy), 12. Gouramangi Singh (Tata Football Academy), 15. Chitrasen Chandam Singh (Tata Football Academy), 18. Bhola Prasad (Tata Football Academy);

MIDFIELDERS: 6. Raltalal Muankima (PHE, Mizoram), 7. Lekini Suting (Mohun Bagan Juniors), 8. Francis Marbaniang (Langsning SC), 10. Jerry Zirsanga (Tata Football Academy), 14. John Michael Shadap (Lajong SSC), 17. Ashish Pandey (Mughals SC, Delhi), 19. Ravindra Thapliyal (Indian Air Force, Delhi);

FORWARDS: 9. Marlanki Suting (Mohun Bagan Juniors), 11. Malswama (Tata Football Academy), 13. Vanlal Rova (Tata Football Academy).

CHIEF COACH: Islam Akhmedov (Uzbekistan)

COACH: Prasanta Banerjee

ASSISTANT COACH: Herring Shangpliang.

rathorevarun4

If india beat south korea then we will for sure win this tournament otherwise korea will be the winner...!!!

Defence is really fantastic...boys deserves claps for making to the quarterfinal from the group of death...and bibiano also deserves the credit

But we now need to focus on attack becoz if same situation continues korea will punish us 

Badly

sparta

The practice matches against big teams has made a huge difference to confidence level of these guys and once you hold of Iran( which is a huge huge thing), you get the confidence to play with pride against South Korea. I think they can go through to the World Cup solely on merit this time. 

A little bit luck and some mental toughness is all what required. All the best team. 

ashindia

Really disappointed with Ravi Rana. He's probably the best players on team and hasn't done anything so far.