New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The India U17 men's team defeated Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow 4-2 in their third friendly match in Turkey at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Centre in Antalya, on Sunday, according to a release.

It was the first win of the tour for the Blue Colts, who lost two friendly matches against the Turkey U17 national team (0-1 and 1-6) last week. Bibiano Fernandes' side are using these games to prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, which will take place in May. India will take on Uzbekistan, Australia and DPR Korea in Group D, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) release.

Sunday's game was played behind closed doors. India took a first-half lead through Mukundo Singh Ningthoujam, who sco...