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U-17 World Cup: India go down fighting against Colombia, Mali and Paraguay register crushing wins

A bright India provided hope for a brighter future but their dream ended in a heartbreak following a 1-2 defeat to Colombia on Monday in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. However, it was a historic occasion for the hosts, as defensive midfielder Jackson Thounaojam neutralized Colombia's lead by scoring the country's first-ever World Cup goal in the 82nd minute.
India's Boris Thangjam battles for the ball with Colombia's Robert Mejia during their FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match in New Delhi on Monday. The hosts were on the ball from the word go, despite more possesions from the Colombians. | PTI
India's Boris Thangjam battles for the ball with Colombia's Robert Mejia during their FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match in New Delhi on Monday. The hosts were on the ball from the word go, despite more possesions from the Colombians. | PTI
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India's Jeakson Thounaojam 15 celebrates with teammates after scoring India's first goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match against Colombia in New Delhi on Monday. Jackson, the tallest player in the side, headed in a Sanjeev Stalin corner, sending the whole Jawharlala Nehru stadium into a state of delirium. | PTI
India's Jeakson Thounaojam 15 celebrates with teammates after scoring India's first goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match against Colombia in New Delhi on Monday. Jackson, the tallest player in the side, headed in a Sanjeev Stalin corner, sending the whole Jawharlala Nehru stadium into a state of delirium. | PTI
India fans cheer the home side during the match against Colombia in Nehru Stadium on Monday. However, after the 1-2 loss, many heads inside the crowd became teary-eyed. | PTI
India fans cheer the home side during the match against Colombia in Nehru Stadium on Monday. However, after the 1-2 loss, many heads inside the crowd became teary-eyed. | PTI
India's Anwar Ali battles for the ball with Colombian players. India had Colombia at their mercy in the 16th minute, but Abhijeet Sarkar, having found a clear view of the goal, shot over. | PTI
India's Anwar Ali battles for the ball with Colombian players. India had Colombia at their mercy in the 16th minute, but Abhijeet Sarkar, having found a clear view of the goal, shot over. | PTI
India got another oppurtunity, but Rahul Kanoly's volley thudded against the post instead of finding the back of the net. | PTI
India got another oppurtunity, but Rahul Kanoly's volley thudded against the post instead of finding the back of the net. | PTI
It was Juan Penaloza who put Colombia ahead in the 51st minute. The midfielder ran to the edge of the box and kept the Indian defenders guessing with his deft footwork, before unleashing a rasping left-footed volley to the bottom left corner of Dheeraj Singh's post. | PTI
It was Juan Penaloza who put Colombia ahead in the 51st minute. The midfielder ran to the edge of the box and kept the Indian defenders guessing with his deft footwork, before unleashing a rasping left-footed volley to the bottom left corner of Dheeraj Singh's post. | PTI
USA's captain Josh Sargent Red competes for the ball with Ghana players during their FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match in New Delhi on Monday. USA secured their passage into the round of 16 riding on substitute Ayo Akinola's 75-minute strike for a 1-0 victory. | PTI
USA's captain Josh Sargent Red competes for the ball with Ghana players during their FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 football match in New Delhi on Monday. USA secured their passage into the round of 16 riding on substitute Ayo Akinola's 75-minute strike for a 1-0 victory. | PTI
Paraguay's Alan Rodriguez Red White - Jersey no. 21 celebrates after striking a goal against New Zealand during their FIFA U-17 World Cup football match in Mumbai on Monday. The Latin American side snatched a 4-2 win over Kiwis in Group B game at DY Patin Stadium. | PTI
Paraguay's Alan Rodriguez Red White - Jersey no. 21 celebrates after striking a goal against New Zealand during their FIFA U-17 World Cup football match in Mumbai on Monday. The Latin American side snatched a 4-2 win over Kiwis in Group B game at DY Patin Stadium. | PTI
araguay's Julio Baez Red White - Jersey no. 21 and New Zealand's Charles Spragg vie for a ball. Anibal Vega scored a brace for Paraguay. He found the net in the 75th and 78th minutes. | PTI
araguay's Julio Baez Red White - Jersey no. 21 and New Zealand's Charles Spragg vie for a ball. Anibal Vega scored a brace for Paraguay. He found the net in the 75th and 78th minutes. | PTI
Paraguay's players celebrate a goal against New Zealand. The Kiwis were leading 2-1 at the half-way mark, courtesy two own goals by Paraguay skipper Alexis Duarte. | PTI
Paraguay's players celebrate a goal against New Zealand. The Kiwis were leading 2-1 at the half-way mark, courtesy two own goals by Paraguay skipper Alexis Duarte. | PTI
Turkey's Ismail Cokalis Red and Mali's Djemoussa Traore in action during their FIFA U-17 World Cup football match in Mumbai on Monday. Mali, the African Champions bounced back after their opening match defeat by thrashing Turkey 3-0 in yesterday's Group B game. | PTI
Turkey's Ismail Cokalis Red and Mali's Djemoussa Traore in action during their FIFA U-17 World Cup football match in Mumbai on Monday. Mali, the African Champions bounced back after their opening match defeat by thrashing Turkey 3-0 in yesterday's Group B game. | PTI
After missing a spate of chances, Mali took the lead through midfielder Djemoussa Traore in the 38th minute. They made it 2-0 when their misfiring forward Lassana N'Diaye found the target in the 68th minute before defender Fode Konate rounded off the tally in the 86th minute. | PTI
After missing a spate of chances, Mali took the lead through midfielder Djemoussa Traore in the 38th minute. They made it 2-0 when their misfiring forward Lassana N'Diaye found the target in the 68th minute before defender Fode Konate rounded off the tally in the 86th minute. | PTI
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