India U15 defeated Laos in their opener. (X)
\n\nIndia began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival with a 4-2 win over Laos in their Group K opener at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B in Baku on Saturday.
\n\nBlue Colts skipper Macdonnish Ngairangbam and R Lalremruatfela scored twice in the opening 11 minutes to give the Blue Colts an early advantage.
\n\nLaos tried to stage a comeback, levelling the contest, before Lalremruatfela and Soumojit Sarkar struck from distance in the closing stages to secure India's first three points at a FIFA tournament.
\n\nUnder head coach Bibiano Fernandes, India made an aggressive start and created two opportunities within the opening four minutes. Deepak Singh Arambam tested Laos goalkeeper Anousith Souksavanh with a powerful left-footed effort in the third minute, while Macdonnish was denied by the advancing custodian moments later.
\n\nThe pressure eventually paid off in the seventh minute. Deepak showcased his footwork inside the box before cutting the ball back for captain Macdonnish, who tapped home to give India the lead.
\n\nThe Blue Colts doubled their advantage four minutes later. Deepak blocked a Laos clearance, allowing the ball to fall to Lalremruatfela, who took a touch…
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