International Friendlies
In Auckland, New Zealand swept past India 5-0.
Uzbekistan 2-3 Russia
Uzbekistan made a bright start, taking the lead in the fifth minute when Viktor Melekhin turned the ball into his own net. Bekhruzdjon Karimov doubled the hosts’ advantage in the 46th minute.
Russia responded through Nikolay Komlichenko, who scored in the 70th and 75th minutes to draw the visitors level. Aleksey Miranchuk completed the comeback in the 79th minute.
Uzbekistan will face Saudi Arabia in Doha on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan will face Saudi Arabia in Doha on Tuesday.
New Zealand 5-0 India
A Bijoy Varghese own goal gave New Zealand an early lead, but India had a chance to respond in the 19th minute when Ryan Williams cut the ball back for Manvir Singh. Callan Elliott blocked the striker’s effort, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made several saves to keep India in the contest.
Jesse Randall extended the hosts’ lead in the 34th minute with a deflected shot before adding his second four minutes before half-time after pouncing on a defensive mistake.
A Bijoy Varghese own goal gave New Zealand an early lead, but India had a chance to respond in the 19th minute when Ryan Williams cut the ball back for Manvir Singh. Callan Elliott blocked the striker’s effort, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made several saves to keep India in the contest.
Jesse Randall extended the hosts’ lead in the 34th minute with a deflected shot before adding his second four minutes before half-time after pouncing on a defensive mistake.
India made five changes at the break but New Zealand continued to press and found their fourth following Chris Wood’s headed attempt in the 57th minute before Lachlan Bayliss volleyed home 17 minutes later.
Kaith saved Bill Tuiloma’s penalty in the 78th minute and kept out the rebound to prevent New Zealand from adding to their tally.
India will meet New Zealand again in Christchurch on Sunday.
Photos: All India Football Federation
Kaith saved Bill Tuiloma’s penalty in the 78th minute and kept out the rebound to prevent New Zealand from adding to their tally.
India will meet New Zealand again in Christchurch on Sunday.
Photos: All India Football Federation
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