I was jumping when Jeakson Singh scored the goal, says Sunil Chhetri
A day after Jeakson Singh scored the epic goal -- first by an Indian, Chhetri, who is getting ready for the AFC CUP qualifier against macau could not stop raving about it.
Oct 10, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
It was a case of bad luck, proud of Jeakson Singh, says India U-17 football captain Amarjit Singh
India came agonisingly close to securing their first ever draw, if not a win, in a FIFA tournament when Jeakson Singh Thanoujam's bullet header found the back of the net against Colombia in their second group game of the ongoing U-17 World Cup.
Oct 10, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Watch: Jeakson Thounaojam scores India's first ever World Cup goal
Despite all the brouhaha surrounding India hosting a football World Cup, not many witnessed the historic feat.
Oct 10, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: We lost focus in happiness of scoring, says India coach
India scored in the 80th minute. Midfielder Jeakson Singh had entered history books. India had its first footballer to score in a FIFA World Cup. It almost sent the boys in dreamland, without realising the Colombians had re-started and then, in a flash, restored their lead. Juan Penaloza scored again, his second, and a match-winner at that.
Oct 10, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
Meet Jeakson Singh - India's first ever goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup
Jeakson's header, which will make even John Terry proud, brought India level at 1-1, but Colombian striker Juan Penaloza scored his second goal soon after re-start to seal the match at 2-1.
Oct 09, 2017, 22:37 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: India win hearts in 1-2 defeat to Colombia
Jeakson Singh Thounaojam got his name into history books as the first footballer from India to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup. His header got India back on level terms in the 80th minute, but Colombia restored their lead in a flash in the 82nd through their hero of the match Juan Penaloza.
Oct 09, 2017, 22:02 PM IST
FIFA U-17 WC, IND vs COL–As it happened...
Both India and Colombia missed out on opening their account with a win in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Therefore, both will desperately be aiming to bag those crucial three points to stay afloat in the tournament.
Oct 09, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
October 9, 2017: News at a glance
Here's a look at the top happenings of October 09, 2017
1. GST breather for common man, more items likely to get cheaper
Oct 09, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
We are ready for Colombia, will go for win: India U-17 coach Matos
In their maiden World Cup appearance, India were blanked 0-3 by USA on Friday, and the coach was not pleased with the result.
Oct 08, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup, India vs Colombia: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venue, squads
The Amarjit Kiyam-led outfit is expected to produce an improved performance in their second Group A fixture in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Oct 08, 2017, 22:31 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Another acid test awaits as India face Colombia
Playing in their maiden FIFA tournament, rank outsiders India were outclassed by a side that was a few notches above the 'Boys in Blue'.
Oct 08, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
