India succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of UAE in the U-16 AFC Championship
#5 Poor finishing cost India in the end
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While the defence was poor and could be criticised for the goals, the game was ultimately decided by the Indian attackers’ lack of experience in front of goal. The side missed multiple opportunities from point-blank range, with Chetri being the culprit on more than a couple of occasions.
While their build up play was a joy to watch, attacks often fizzled out in the final third or when the striker misfired. Practise in front of goal is a must and India will be hoping to rectify this side of their game as they face off against Saudi Arabia next.
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Arvind Sriram
After a brief and undistinguished stint as an electrical engineer, Arvind discovered his true calling was churning out hyperbolic prose about athletes he had never met.
A writer and editor with close to a decade’s experience, Arvind’s work has been published on Sky Sports, the BBC, the Guardian and other leading websites. He has attended multiple Grand Slams on the ground and provided coverage for Super Bowls and the NBA playoffs.
As a lifelong fan of Arsenal and the Indianapolis Colts, he has mastered the art of managing expectations and can convince anyone that finishing fourth is a moral victory.
When not armchair quarterbacking, Arvind spends his time playing blitz chess online, watching air crash documentaries and smashing controllers after his latest Weekend League defeat.
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