Myanmar, March 4 -- The India U17 men's national team defeated Myanmar U17s 2-1 at the Thwunna Stadium in Yangon, here, in the first friendly.
Washington Singh Ngangom (11') and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (24') put India two goals aheadin the first half on Tuesday.
While Myanmar mounted a comeback after half-time with Myint Myat Ko Ko (54') getting on the scoresheet, the Blue Colts held on for the win.
India relied on counter attacks to open up the Myanmar defence for both their goals, Gunleiba playing a major role on the left wing on both occasions.
In the 11th minute, he broke on the counter down the left, before feeding it down the centre to Washington, who only had the goalkeeper to beat. The latter finished off his chance at the near ...