India U-17 women's football team go down to Mexico in Torneo tournament

NEW DELHI: The India U-17 women's team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Mexico U-17 in their last match of the sixth Torneo Female Football Tournament in Vilesse, Italy. Mexico netted one in each half to wrap up the match, with Katherin Sillas and Alice Gallegos getting on the scoresheet on Sunday night.

It was a rather frantic start to the game in the opening exchanges, as both sides looked to settle down to a good rhythm. Mexico edged the opening exchanges in terms of creating chances, but India also had efforts of their own.

India custodian Melody Chanu was called into action early on, as she often came off her line to punch Mexican crosses and corners away from danger. She was again called into action on the 14th minute, when she came off her line to produce another save, but Katherin Sillas was present to turn the rebound into the net.

The first half came to an end as Mexico took their slender lead into the dressing room, as India came out with a change — Sudha Ankita Tirkey replacing Kajal.

In the second half India had a chance from a free kick around 30 yards out, as defender Purnima Kumari lined up her shot. However, her effort went over the cross-bar. Minutes later, India custodian Melody Chanu was once again called into action as she came off her line to produce a diving save. Mexico scored the final goal of the match in the third minute of added time through Alice Gallegos to secure the victory. (IANS)

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