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[ad_1] 120,000 school kids will watch FIFA U17 Women's World Cup© TwitterBhubaneswar:More than one lakh school students are expected to watch the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a section of each of the three stadia hosting the matches being reserved for them, the world governing body of the sport said on Monday. The initiative was undertaken jointly by the tournament's Local Organising Committee and FIFA at the three venues in Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai. The tournament began on October 11 and will end on October 30. "The presence of a special set of fans seen consistently cheering from the stands - young boys and girls - has been facilitated by a special community engagement initiative undertaken jointly by the tournament's Local Organising Committee and FIFA."Thousand...

[ad_1] Hosts India conceded three goals in the second half to suffer a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Morocco in their second Group A match and crash out of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Debutants Morocco scored through El Madani (50th minute), Yasmine Zouhir (61st) and Cherif Djennah (90+1) to script their maiden win in the tournament. India, who were also making their debut as automatic qualifiers as hosts, had lost to USA 0-8 in the opening match on Tuesday. They take on Brazil in their last group match on October 17, which will only be of academic interest.Morroco still remained in contention for a quarterfinal berth with three points after title contenders Brazil and USA played out a 1-1 draw in another Group A match here earlier in the day.Brazil and USA ...

[ad_1] File image of the Indian U-17 women's football team© TwitterIndia vs Morocco, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Live: A crushing 0-8 defeat in the opening match denting their confidence severely, India would look to pick up the pieces and salvage some pride when they play Morocco in their second group match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup on Friday. The hapless Indians suffered a 0-8 thrashing at the hands of rampaging USA in their opening match on Tuesday, and Thomas Dennerby's side will look to forget the disappointing result and focus on getting at least a point against Morocco in the Group A battle between the debutants.Here are the live updates of the India vs Morocco, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup match, Live from Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar:8:08 PM IST: A great run by the In...

[ad_1] File image of the Indian wome's U-17 football team© TwitterThe All India Football Federation (AIFF) will initiate an enquiry on the late arrival of boots of four members of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup squad, leading to the players wearing them for the first time during the match against USA. AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran said that he has asked for a report from the national teams department on how the consignment of new boots did not reach on time. He said action will be taken if needed."After going through the preliminary report, we will initiate an enquiry to find out facts and fix the responsibility," Prabhakaran told PTI on Thursday.It is learnt that some players -- mostly those who wear smaller number -- had requested for new boots last month, but the delivery ...

[ad_1] India were overwhelmed by a formidable USA in their opening match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup as they suffered a 0-8 thrashing in a lop-sided Group A match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Reality bit the Indian team as it was toyed by a far more technically superior USA who were 4-0 up by the half-hour mark and 5-0 ahead at half time. USA pumped in three more goals in the second session to hand a humiliating defeat on the Indians before a sizeable home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. Melina Rebimbas scored a brace (9th and 31st minute) while Charlotte Kohler (15th), Onyeka Gamero (23rd), Gisele Thompson (39th), Ella Emri (51st), Taylor Suarez (59th) and captain Mia Bhuta (62nd) struck a goal each for the Concacaf champions.India head coach Thomas Dennerby had said before the match...

[ad_1] India vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Live: File image of Indian U-17 women's team© TwitterIndia vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Live Updates: One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India began their FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup opening match against the mighty USA in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts and they are one of the three debutants in the tournament along with fellow Group A side Morocco and Tanzania (Group D). Head coach Thomas Dennerby had said that the hosts would be a tough side to score against and taking a point from the formidable USA at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday could be a big achievement for India.USA have come into the tournament as winners of the CONCACAF championships and ...

[ad_1] One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India will begin as clear underdogs in their FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup opening match against the mighty USA in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts and they are one of the three debutants in the tournament along with fellow Group A side Morocco and Tanzania (Group D). Head coach Thomas Dennerby had said that the hosts will be a tough side to score against and taking a point from the formidable USA at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday can be a big achievement for India.USA have come into the tournament as winners of the CONCACAF championships and they would look to open their campaign with a win, knowing fully well that a slip-up against India can cost them dear in a Grou...