The India U-16 National Team presently in Spain for an exposure Tour lost to Villarreal U-16 Team 0-5 in a practice match at the Villarreal Academy Premises. Villarreal U-16 led 1-0 at the interval. Due to incessant rain, the 2nd half was reduced to 40 minutes. The Indian colts had earlier accounted for Elche U-16 (2-0) and Hercules U-16 (2-1) in their previous two practice matches.
Villarreal took the lead in the 18th minute of the match. The score remained 1-0 in favor of Villarreal till the interval. Aman and Komal got two opportunities in the first half of the match but were unable to convert their chances. Indian colts pressed hard at the rival goal before half time but were unable to convert the chances and corners.
After the interval Aman was replaced by Aniket. The Substitution did not have any effect as Villarreal doubled their lead in the 55th minute of the match. Villarreal went on the offensive after the break and scored the third goal from a free kick. With the rain getting heavier Villarreal scored two more goals towards the end of the match. India had a chance in the second half but Saif Khan was unable to keep the open header on the target. The second half of the match was pretty much dominated by the Villarreal U-16 team.
The colts next play Levante U-16 on October 1.
Courtesy: AIFF (www.the-aiff.com)
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